Prevention Specialist- Bilingual

Position:  Prevention Specialist- Bilingual

** RESUMES WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED **

About Us: The Crime Victims Council (CVC) has been serving victims of crime in Lehigh and Northampton Counties since 1973. We are a compassionate team of counselors, advocates and educators serving victims of all violence along with their families and significant others. All programs and services of CVC are confidential and offered at no cost to our clients. Services include counseling; hospital, police, and court accompaniment; 24-hour hotline, and community education and prevention programs.

Summary: This position will work collaboratively within the Outreach Department and reports to the Outreach Supervisor. The Prevention Specialist is responsible for coordinating and implementing prevention programming in settings such as, but not limited to, community centers, businesses, schools, and other agencies. The position requires flexible availability due to nature of programming and events. The role of the Outreach Department is to raise awareness around CVC services, general crime awareness, and work to prevent future violence by hosting community conversations and events throughout Lehigh and Northampton counties. This position will be put into the rotation of assigned daytime on-call shifts each month which can include, but is not limited to, in-person hospital, police, and court accompaniment for victims of crime. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in human service-related field or related experience in prevention education required
• Bicultural and bilingual applicants strongly preferred; bilingual applicants will be considered. Fluency in English and Spanish is required
• Demonstrated ability to provide support services to victims of crime
• Public speaking and group facilitation skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to social change
• Exhibits compassion and understanding of the impacts of interpersonal violence on individuals and families
• Demonstrates cultural humility, an understanding of systems of oppression, and a commitment to personal growth in skills and attitudes that promote equality and inclusion
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers, key stakeholders, and outside entities
• Successful completion of the sexual assault counselor training provided by CVC
• Must be able to provide FBI Criminal Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Clearance, and Child Abuse History Clearance
• Valid driver’s license and working vehicle required

Core Responsibilities:

• Assists in the daily operation and maintenance of the Outreach Department’s programming efforts
  • Conduct community outreach and prevention programming in English and Spanish to K-12 schools, college & university campuses, and community organizations
  • Enhance partnerships with relevant local organizations, to encourage outreach to the Latina population
  • Research and stay up to date on effective prevention strategies and evidence-based practices
  • Assist in development and execution of primary prevention program evaluation
  • Attend community wide events such as volunteer fairs, community nights, senior expos, etc. 
• Work collaboratively on developing materials related to outreach and agency efforts
  • Assist in proper translation of all outreach materials in Spanish
• Constantly work to increase visibility of services and grow reach within the community
  • Positively represents CVC in the community on coalitions and task forces
• Maintain contact with other local, state, and national agencies to gather and share information
• Attend relevant trainings and professional development opportunities
• Participates in on-going services to clients such as crisis intervention, hospital, police, and court accompaniment, and advocacy services 
• Submits weekly and monthly grant and data tracking documentation to the Supervisor of Community Outreach and Educational Programming
• Gathers, completes, and submits monthly statistical information into ETO
• Helps to maintain 24-hour hotline coverage, including one full business day a month of on call duties
• Contributes with intention to a positive and supportive agency culture based on care, trust, and our shared values
• Assists and participates in agency events and activities
• Other duties as assigned
• Support agency outreach efforts through Spanish-language content for social media, flyers, and community announcements

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and LTD insurance
• Generous vacation and sick time
• 13 major holidays paid
• Paid hour lunch break
• 403B Plan Enrollment and Employer Contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
• Professional development opportunities
• A fulfilling role in contributing to a violence-free community

Join our dedicated team and be part of the mission to create a safer, more inclusive society for our young people. Your work as a Bilingual Outreach Educator will make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and contribute to a future free from violence. 

CVC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, including those from marginalized communities. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. 

** RESUMES WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED **