Goal Statement: To provide technical assistance and training, and to facilitate communication forums around the topic of sexual violence prevention with an emphasis on primary prevention using a community development model.

 

RESONSIBILITES AND DUTIES:

 

Provide technical assistance, consultation, support, and information and referral to sexual assault service providers relevant to prevention programming.

 

Ø  Enhance operation of the Prevention Resource Center: collect, develop, and disseminate needed prevention resources to the sexual assault field.

Ø  Provide technical assistance, consultation, support, and information and referral to Community Sexual Assault Programs relevant to prevention programming.

Ø  Provide specific technical assistance and support to identified sexual assault prevention projects (funded through the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy) for sexual assault prevention efforts.

 

Develop materials

Ø  The development of materials (in any media) that increase the capacity of service providers in implementing sexual violence prevention.

Ø  Write and produce Prevention Resource Center materials, such as Partners in Social Change, Prevention Tips, and The Prevention Review.

Ø  Ensure distribution of materials to appropriate recipients.

Ø  Compile emerging, promising, and best practice information as it relates to sexual violence prevention in Washington State.

Ø  Ensure that WCSAP Prevention Resource Center materials are accessible to a broad constituency and represents the diversity of all stakeholders.

 

Develop communication forums

Ø  Create and implement forums (conference calls, webinars, electronic communities, etc.) focused on sexual violence prevention.

Ø  Identify topics for discussion and coordinate contacts among the groups.

Ø  Provide systems advocacy, which enhances the level of efforts, focused on sexual assault prevention.

Ø  Design and coordinate relevant training and networking opportunities.

 

Provide coordination, support and training opportunities

Ø  Plan or co-plan the implementation of program activities such as trainings and meetings.

 

Ø  Assist other agencies in their development of training opportunities.

 

Support WCSAP Capacity Development

 

Ø  Develop and implement a Prevention Services Program through a programmatic work plan developed yearly and evaluated quarterly

Ø  Obtain a minimum of 12 hours of on-going training relevant to responsibilities and duties

Ø  Participate in statewide and national committees which focus on sexual assault prevention services

Ø  Attend staff meetings, board of directors meetings, and annual conference – as requested

Ø  Assist with other projects or duties as requested by supervisor

Ø  Other tasks as necessary to carry out WCSAP’s mission and work – as assigned by supervisor

 

Minimum Qualifications:

·          An understanding of and agreement with WCSAP’s mission statement and philosophy regarding the elimination of sexual violence, empowerment, inclusiveness, and social change

·          Bachelor’s Degree in related field plus 2 years progressively responsible experience, or a combination of 6 years relevant education, training, and experience

·          Two years experience in relevant prevention provision

·          Knowledge of WA State sexual assault prevention services standards

·          Comprehensive knowledge of at least two of the following frameworks: sexual violence prevention, social change concepts, public health model and community development/mobilization strategies

·          Experience with technical writing and the development of materials

·          Basic knowledge of program development training, organizational consultation, and technical assistance

·          Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups

·          Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail

·          Articulate and knowledgeable as a trainer or public speaker

·          Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings and trainings

·          Demonstrated ability to work independently.

·          Ability to travel as needed.

 

Desired Qualifications:

·         Knowledge of the intent of the Washington Statewide Sexual Assault Prevention Committee’s recommendations.

·         30 hours of WCSAP-certified or approved initial sexual assault advocacy training

·         Moderate to advanced computer skills, especially related to technical writing, research, and word processing.

·         Experience with the development of newsletters.

·         Interest and work style that embraces working with community members to build awareness, understanding and a commitment to ending sexual violence.

·         Knowledge of adult learning styles and applicable models

·         Experience using diverse media (such as social media, social networking, video or audio) to communicate ideas and foster community.

 

 

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