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YWCA of Western Mass. Violence Prevention Instructor in Springfield, Massachusetts
Violence Prevention Instructor Reports to: Violence Prevention Project Coordinator Schedule: Monday- Friday; 37.5 hours per week; with flexibility to respond to programmatic needs Grant timeline (2 years) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary Rate: \$23.00 The YWCA of Western MA is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. The YW provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Our programs and services include crisis shelter and transitional housing for survivors and their families, counseling, SAFEPLAN court advocacy, community education, supervised visitation, and vocational training for youth. The YWCA provides services at several sites, including Holyoke, Northampton, Westfield, and our primary Springfield campus. Summary The Violence Prevention Instructor will deliver evidence-based violence prevention curricula to youth ages 12-18, who live in the City of Springfield. The Prevention Instructor will leverage existing YWCA partnerships with area colleges and local high schools while forging new partnerships to deliver the evidence-based curriculum, while exploring evidence-based human trafficking prevention curricula. The Prevention Instructor will forge new partnerships through networking and relationship building with public schools, private schools, and charter schools in Springfield. The Violence Prevention Instructor will also seek to partner with agencies that serve high-risk populations, such as the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Youth Services\' detention program, and the Center for Human Development. These programs all serve youth that are especially vulnerable to human trafficking. By partnering with these agencies, the Violence Prevention Instructor will be able to engage youth in critical prevention services, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to prevent exploitation in their lives. The Violence Prevention Instructor will also organize trainings for the YWCA agency and staff in its various programs, including its emergency shelter, supportive housing program, young parent living programs, rape crisis center, community based domestic violence counseling, HIV/IPV patient navigation, hotline, and human trafficking programs. These staff trainings will cover how these programs, especially those that interact with youth, can embed violence prevention into their policies and procedures and their day-to-day interactions with clients. Qualifications: Must be committed to the YWCA agency mission and be able to support its vision actively and responsibly in a positive manner within the agency as well as the community. Bachelor?s degree or equivalent education with 2 years of experience in a human service and/or public health; or another related field. Experience in collaborating with nonprofit organizations, public schools, and colleges. Experience in working with survivors of teen dating violence, IPV, sexual assault, and/or trafficking. Experience in working with at risk youth that include gang involvement. 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. Access to reliable transportation and valid driver?s license required. Must be able to be covered by the agency\'s insurance policy.