Overview
Join to apply for the Prevention Education Specialist role at Crisis Services (of Erie County) . Crisis Services is a 24-hour comprehensive crisis center and community resource focused on intervention, education, prevention, and community collaboration.
What You Will Do
- Implement data-driven prevention education trainings and evaluations for community, high school, and college campus populations.
- Conduct outreach and foster relationships with local high schools and community partners to promote social norms and build capacity to prevent domestic and sexual violence across the Social Ecological Model (SEM).
- Participate in Hospital On Call responsibilities, covering the Department's 24 / 7 Hospital Response Advocacy services when activated.
Job Type
Full Time, 40 hours / weekPay
$21.61 - $25.30 per hourSchedule
Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am-4 : 00pmSome evening and / or weekend hours, as needed, for community outreach and education eventsRequired on-call responsibilitiesWork Setting
Onsite at Crisis Services, 100 River Rock Road, Suite 300, Buffalo, NYWhat You Will Bring
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, human services, social work, or education, or equivalent experienceMinimum of one (1) year's relevant work experience in public speaking, community education, or training facilitationOne (1) year of relevant work experience in the field of domestic violence and / or sexual assault strongly preferredExperience working with college-aged populations is preferredCapable of working with and mobilizing a wide variety of stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to engage diverse populations in various settingsProven skills in training facilitation and public speakingExcellent presentation skills and ability to facilitate group presentationsAbility to foster collaboration to achieve prevention education goalsExcellent written and verbal communications skillsOrganizational skills and ability to prioritize tasksAbility to set goals and adhere to timelines; able to work independentlyComputer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and InternetA valid Driver's License and a clean driving record with access to a reliable vehicleBenefits
Competitive pay including regular annual increasesPaid training and professional development opportunitiesCWA Local 1122 union membershipGenerous paid time off and paid meal breaksEmployee self-care and wellness support including Calm app subscription for all employees and their family membersQuiet Room, Exercise Room and Lactation Room onsiteGreat health insurance coverage with generous employer premium contribution$300 / year Flexible Spending AccountAccess to dental, vision and other ancillary insurance coverage options403(b) plan with employer match after one year of servicePublic Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibilityReady for the toughest job you'll love coming back to?
Crisis Services is a mission-driven organization that prioritizes mental wellbeing and professional excellence in crisis intervention and community resources for those with a mental health crisis.
EEO Statement
Crisis Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Disclaimer
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
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