North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Job Description
Prevention Coordinator
Hours:
Full-time (40 hours); some evening and weekend work required
Location:
Durham, NC
Reports to:
Operations Director
Status:
Exempt
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Operations Director, the Prevention
Coordinator will manage NCCADV’s prevention programs, with special attention to
coordinating outreach and services to traditionally underserved populations. This position will
supervise key staff, facilitate resource sharing and develop programming. The Prevention
Coordinator oversees the Domestic Violence Enhancement and Leadership Through Alliances
(DELTA) Project and the Child Advocacy and Services Enhancement (CASE) Project and all
other prevention-focused programs.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
1. Manage all NCCADV prevention programs. This includes supervision of
implementation of the 10 Year Plan to Prevent Intimate Partner Violence (IPV),
coordination with statewide key stakeholders and direct provision of training and
technical assistance to local domestic violence programs, allied professionals, regional
sites, and community groups on issues related to IPV prevention.
2. Supervise staff and contractors as assigned.
3. Coordinate NCCADV’s participation in the NC DELTA State Steering Committee.
4. Identify on an ongoing basis the prevention programming needs of local domestic
violence programs and allied professionals.
5. Maintain NCCADV’s internal statistics related to prevention programming.
6. Act as NCCADV’s liaison to the national DELTA project, to address continuing impact
of prevention efforts on domestic violence.
7. Cultivate an area of subject-matter expertise related to prevention and coordinate training,
technical assistance and partnerships relative to that area of specialization.
8. Coordinate NCCADV’s homicide tracking project and development of annual homicide
reports in coordination with the Evaluation Specialist.
9. Collaborate with other staff to plan and implement NCCADV’s biennial conference and
biannual membership meetings.
10. Contribute to the monthly mailing, brochures, the quarterly newsletter and other
publications as appropriate.
11. Represent NCCADV on statewide committees, commissions or task forces, as assigned
or appropriate.
12. Assist in the development and maintenance of the Resource Library.
Other:
1. Prepare any necessary reports in a timely fashion, as required by funders and the
Executive Director.
2. Participate in NCCADV regional, statewide and national projects and evaluation
activities as required.
3. Participate in NCCADV staff meetings, in-service trainings, and retreats, and perform
other duties as requested by the Executive Director.
Qualifications:
1. Extensive knowledge of domestic violence and related issues and a commitment to
ending violence against women. Understanding of and commitment to issues of cultural
diversity as they apply to domestic violence prevention, intervention and services; ability
and willingness to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and experience.
2. Minimum of three years experience working in a local domestic violence service program
or closely allied organization.
3. Master’s level degree in Human Services, Education, or related field or equivalent
experience.
4. Prior supervisory experience.
5. Superior organizational skills; prior experience designing systems or policies is preferred.
6. Advanced technology skills, including, at a minimum, proficiency in Windows (including
Word, Excel, and Power Point) and online communications.
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
8. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relations with a diversity of individuals,
organizations, and government agencies.
9. Ability to organize and manage work time.
10. Commitment to contributing toward a positive work culture.
11. Access to reliable transportation; willingness and ability to travel out of state; some
overnight travel required.
NCCADV is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employment policies
and procedures assuring all qualified persons are accorded equal opportunity for
employment, promotion, and training. We strongly encourage formerly battered
women to apply. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse groups to apply
including, but not limited to African-American, Latina/o, Native American,
Asian/Pacific Islander, and LGBT persons. We also welcome people from different
national origins, religions, ages, & ability statuses.
I have been advised that this list constitutes the primary tasks of my position with the
Coalition and agree to perform these tasks to the satisfaction of my supervisor.
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