Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention Specialist/Advocate
25 hours per week, 9am-2pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Tuesday 2pm-7pm
Job Summary: The Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Specialist/Advocate is a non-exempt position. With a focus on primary prevention strategies, the Prevention Specialist will develop and oversee The Empower Program to ensure that prevention education remains a central part of A Safe Place’s work in the community. This position will also provide supportive counseling, advocacy and case management services to survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence. The primary role of the Advocate will involve providing intensive, comprehensive, and culturally competent services for Nantucket.
Job Requirements:
• B.A. in liberal arts or social science field such as Psychology, Sociology, Women’s and/or Gender Studies.
• Experience and/or training around community organizing
• Completion of domestic violence and sexual assault pre-service training within first year of employment
• Professional appearance and presentation
• Good written and verbal skills
• Computer proficiency (Windows, Excel, Adobe)
• Be able to work competently under pressure, have non-judgmental attitude and adhere to agency, state and national policies regarding confidentiality.
Hourly Rate: Range: $19-$22 per hour depending on experience
Come join a great team of dedicated professionals and para professionals!!!
Cover letter and resume to Jennifer Frazee, Program Director, A Safe Place, 5B Windy Way, Nantucket, MA . Email: Jennifer @asafeplacenantucket.org
ASP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran or a Vietnam Era veteran or the presence of a disability where otherwise qualified.
