Prevention Specialist

The Prevention Specialist advances the mission of the Rape Recovery Center to educate the community about the impact and prevention of sexual violence. The Prevention Specialist will work directly with community partners, schools, and youth to reduce risk factors and improve protective factors for sexual violence victimization. The Prevention Specialist leads and works with the Community Engagement Director to recruit and mentor youth in prevention programming through Peer Advocacy Council (PAC), Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position with full benefits, an hourly position of $21.66-$22.74 DOE, with a primary Monday to Friday schedule, some evenings and weekends as scheduled. Benefits include health insurance, a retirement match, and a generous time-off policy for paid holidays, paid sick time, and paid vacation. Applicants from historically excluded communities are encouraged to apply. 

Reports To: Community Engagement Director 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Recruit for and implement the Peer Advocacy Council (PAC) program through the lens of primary prevention, utilizing engaging and appropriate curriculum and activities. 

- Host Peer Advocacy Council (PAC) program twice a month and one parent/caregiver-focused programming per quarter.

- Lead school-based violence prevention programming. 

- Recruit students, parents, and teachers to participate in Rape Recovery Center programming. 

- Collaborate with the Marketing Coordinator, Outreach Specialist, and Community Engagement Director to plan and implement the Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) campaign.

- Work closely with the Outreach Advocate to align prevention and outreach efforts across programs and events.

- Foster confidence in the knowledge base, people skills, workshop and tabling facilitation, and competency.

- Adhere to annual goals and grant objectives, which include meeting internal reporting requirements and deadlines. 

- Submit reporting and notes within 24 hours of services provided. 

- Complete accurate and comprehensive data reporting of all services offered within 24 hours.

- Create and maintain safety and boundaries with youth, clients, participants, and partners.

- Serve as the point of contact and maintain active communication with parents, caregivers, and youth participants. 

- Increase protective factors of developing societal community support and connectedness in youth participants. 

- Periodically evaluate curriculum and activities for cultural and developmental appropriateness, inclusivity, accuracy, recent research, and changes in best practices. 

- Provide crisis intervention, referrals to our advocacy and clinical teams, and support while representing the Rape Recovery Center at public programming.

- Attend meetings and training to ensure that services and current skill set align with Utah Rape Crisis Center Standards of Care and are evidence-based. 

- Communicate and collaborate around trends, needs, gaps, or data with the Director promptly and consistently.

- Implement appropriate assessments for all prevention programming. 

- Represent the Rape Recovery Center with a professional image and manner.

REQUIREMENTS 

- Bachelor’s degree in related field OR 4 years of experience in community engagement, outreach, or grassroots advocacy OR an equivalent combination of practical and academic experience 

- Outstanding communication skills

- Ability to work well with and inspire confidence in multiple stakeholders 

- Excellence in balancing various responsibilities 

- Demonstrated project management, public speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

- Understanding of the micro, mezzo, and macro impact of sexual violence 

- Experience with case management, engagement, and working with disproportionately impacted populations (i.e., LGBTQI+, Unhoused, Undocumented Immigrants, Black, Indigenous, and other Persons of Color) 

- Bilingual in English & Spanish 

- Experience in non-profit outreach and engagement. 

- Knowledge of Salt Lake County or Tooele-based resources and partnerships. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT OFFER

- Employee must complete and pass a criminal background check 

- Employee must comply with the flu and COVID-19 vaccination policy 

- Employee must obtain a 40-hour Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor certification within 120 days of the start of employment

- Employee must complete all new hire paperwork by the end of the day on the first workday

- Embrace the mission and commit to the values of RRC, including anti-oppression and anti-racism 

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE RAPE RECOVERY CENTER 

- Annual Training Funds for Professional Development (amount based on grant funding) 

- Excellent supervision and mentorship 

- Paid Time Off, Sick time (9 days )/Vacation (10 days )/Personal Holiday (3 Days), and Holiday Pay (14 Paid Holidays).

- Staff and team lead retreats focusing on self-care, professional development, and team development

- Retirement with employer match after 30 days of employment 

- Paid Family Leave (upon 1 year of employment) 

- Flexible Hybrid Work Week option (in-person/remote) after 90-day probationary period based on individual and role evaluation.  

- Organization/Position qualifies for public service loan forgiveness 

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@raperecoverycenter.org with the title “Prevention Specialist.” The position is open until filled.

Rape Recovery Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.