Vera House, Inc. · 1 month ago
Senior Prevention Education Project Coordinator
Vera House, Inc. is a human service agency dedicated to preventing and responding to domestic and sexual violence. The Senior Education Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating multiple grant-funded programs, collaborating with community partners, and providing presentations to engage men and boys in violence prevention efforts.
HumanitarianNon ProfitSocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Grant management duties include completion of grant goals and objectives, staff supervision, data collection and analysis, and reporting to funding sources
Facilitate prevention education programs including youth education programs, and other programs within the prevention education department
Coordinate with community partners to implement strategy and delivery of programs following policy and protocol to ensure the implementation and/or maintenance of the Agency’s program services
Generate, schedule, and provide presentations to engage men and boys in the prevention domestic/dating violence, as well as programming for girls, including prevention and education of sexual assault/abuse in community and professional presentations
Ensure the Agency’s services are maintained in accordance with the Agency’s mission and goals; maintain database consistent with Vera House practices
Serve as a liaison representative of the Agency and foster positive working relationships with community members and partnering agencies particularly underserved communities
Convene and participate in the Multidisciplinary team
Manage difficult and/or emotional client situations and respond promptly to client needs
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in education, human services, or related field
One to three years of experience in direct service and community collaboration
Experience in training, writing and public speaking with good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Strong training and facilitation skills and ability to work independently
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Thorough knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and elder abuse, including expert knowledge of specific trends and patterns of these crimes
Strong understanding of sexual and relationship violence primary prevention
Ability to lead and manage a team with strong leadership and engagement skills
Proficient in planning, organization, time management, with the ability to solve complex problems and demonstrate critical thinking
Capability to develop a positive, compassionate rapport with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or other violent trauma
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a budget
Access to reliable transportation for travel throughout the area in the community
Completion of a satisfactory background check
Company
Vera House, Inc.
We provide emergency shelter, crisis support, counseling, legal advocacy, prevention education, and professional training.