Violence Prevention Education Specialist

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Position: Violence Prevention Education Specialist
Reports To: Prevention Programs Manager
Type: Full-Time
Position Summary: This is a student-support position responsible for the delivery and implementation of violence prevention and intervention programs for our Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) funded Bold Futures Program. Bold Futures is an intensive mentoring program for participants ages 9-14 addressing personal safety, community violence, advocacy, and decreasing involvement in the juvenile justice system. In this position, the Violence Prevention Education Specialist will support students in the areas of healthy living, academic enrichment, and life skills development.

To Apply, please send cover letter and resume in PDF format to: Thalia Wetherill, Youth & Development Engagement Coordinator twetherill@girlsincpa-nj.org – The subject line of the email should include your full name and “Girls Inc. Violence Prevention Education Specialist”.

Organization Description: Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (GIGPSNJ) is committed to providing opportunities to empower girls and support women by advancing their rights and opportunities through education and advocacy. Our mission is to inspire all girls and young women to be strong, smart, and bold. Reducing the barriers, they face and reforming systems that impede their success is fundamental to our mission. In partnership with schools and at our Girls Inc. center, we focus on the development of the whole girl. We approach this work with an equity lens, focusing on the needs of girls from low-income communities and girls of color, who face multiple, intersectional challenges. We are committed to girl-centered advocacy, informed by the lived experiences of girls in our network, and girl-led advocacy that lifts their voices and empowers them to be change agents in their communities and beyond. The combination of long-lasting mentoring relationships, a pro-girl environment, and research-based programming equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers, and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. GIGPSNJ serves over 2,500 girls annually.

Responsibilities

Program Implementation

Implement and facilitate Girls Inc.’s comprehensive programs focused on safety and violence reduction.
Identify, recruit, and retain Bold Futures students at assigned schools.
Plan, coordinate, and execute special events and projects that include field trips, guest speakers, and family engagement sessions.
Foster relationships with school/site administrators and teaching staff.
Communicate directly with parents/caregivers to promote, support, and encourage participation in Bold Futures activities.
Works collaboratively with program mentors to ensure the development of healthy, trusting, and intentional mentee/mentor relationships.
Maintain accurate records to track activities, outcomes, participation, progress, and status of individual Bold Futures students; generate written reports as required.
Work in cooperation with the Prevention Programs Manager members to maintain a high quality and safe program.
Identify and establish relationships with community resources supporting violence prevention and intervention.
Act in accordance with Girls Inc. policies and procedures; practice the duties and responsibilities of a mandated reporter.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Demonstrated effectiveness, collaboration, integrity, optimism, and energy levels.
Ability to work as part of a team and individually.
Consistently report to program site as scheduled.
Experience facilitating meetings and working in groups.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Two or more years of experience working with students.
Must submit COVID-19 vaccination card.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work or a closely related field (e.g. gender and women’s studies, sociology, psychology, education, or criminal justice).
Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English)

Certifications and Clearances required prior to delivering programs

Child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, and Criminal Background
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)/ First Aid/ AED Certification

Compensation: $46,000, including excellent benefits package.
Location: Girls Inc. at the Bok Building and other school-based locations as required