Violence Prevention Instructor delivering evidence-based curricula to youth ages 12-18 in Hampden County. Engaging youth in critical prevention services and organizing staff trainings.
Responsibilities
Deliver year-round training to youth across cities and towns located in Hampden County as instructed by Program Supervisor.
Plan, design, facilitate, evaluate learning, youth development, and outreach activities;
Assess youth participants’ healthy relationships knowledge and behaviors at the start and end of the group experience;
Follow quantitative and qualitative data collection procedures;
Adopt, adapt, facilitate, and deliver the One Love, violence prevention curriculum that educates young people about healthy and unhealthy relationships, empowering them to identify and avoid abuse and to practice healthy love;
Adopt, adapt, facilitate, and deliver “Bout That Life” a bystander intervention workshop designed for students of color.
During workshops, help participants identify key terms: victim/survivor, sexual violence, IPV, stalking, consent, bystander, oppression, privilege, intersectionality, barriers in communities of color for intervention;
Initiate, strengthen, and sustain collaborative working relationships with public school, community, youth serving organizations and grant partners;
Attend and participate in required external meetings as well as relevant school and community events;
Engage in Youth Advisory Board, a peer-education based leadership group for youth across Hampden County and engage youth in the H.E.R.E. Project with community organizations.
Plan and facilitate a large-scale annual event for youth in the community to interactively engage in violence prevention work, involving the YWCA’s Youth Advisory Board;
Participate in regular supervision and project meetings with the Program Supervisor and Director of Youth, Violence Prevention, and Court Support Programs as well as required agency meetings and trainings;
Perform other duties as necessary.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience in collaborating with nonprofit organizations, public schools, and colleges
Experience in working with youth in urban school settings
Experience in working with at risk youth
Understanding of both interpersonal and structural racism and bias
Experience in public speaking and/or group facilitation
English / Spanish language proficiency preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and team collaboration skills
Crisis Management & Conflict Resolution - Ability to manage challenging situations, mediate conflicts, and provide appropriate support to youth in crisis.
Technological Skills - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Google Workspace). Familiarity with databases for tracking program participation and outcomes.
Leadership & Mentoring - Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor and guide youth and/or junior staff.
Flexibility & Adaptability - Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work schedules, and program needs in a fast-paced environment. Must have access to reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required. Must be able to cover the agency's insurance policy.
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