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Violence Prevention Project Coordinator_FT Full Time Clough Street, Springfield, MA, US Requisition ID: 1860 Job Title: Violence Prevention Project Coordinator Department: Youth, HIV, and Court Services Reports to: Director of Youth, HIV, and Court Support Programs Wkly Hrs: Monday- Friday; 37.5 hours per week; with flexibility to respond to programmatic needs FLSA Status: Exempt Salary: \$55,000 The YWCA of Western MA is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering survivors. The YW provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Our programs and services include crisis shelter and transitional housing for survivors and their families, counseling, SAFEPLAN court advocacy, community education, supervised visitation, and vocational training for youth. The YWCA provides services at several sites, including Holyoke, Northampton, Westfield, and our primary Springfield campus. Summary The Violence Prevention Project Coordinator will lead community-level violence prevention and education efforts for youth ages 12-18, who live in the City of Springfield, with a focus on public schools. The Violence Prevention Project Coordinator will also seek to partner with agencies that serve high-risk populations, such as the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Youth Services\' detention program, and the Center of Human Development. Key activities include supervising, planning, designing, facilitating and evaluating youth development, and outreach activities. Lastly, the recruitment, selection, training in bystander intervention and retention of participants for the YWCA\'s existing Youth Advisory Board. SEE THE YWCA OF WESTERN MASS WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION Qualifications: Must be committed to the YWCA agency mission and be able to support its vision actively and responsibly in a positive manner within the agency as well as the community. Bachelor?s degree or equivalent education with 3 years of experience in a human services and/or public health; or another related field. Experience in collaborating with nonprofit organizations, public schools, and colleges; Experience in working with survivors of teen dating violence, IPV, sexual assault, and/or trafficking; Experience in working with at risk youth that include gang involvement. Understanding of both interpersonal and structural racism and bias; Experience in public speaking and/or group facilitation; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Access to reliable transportation and valid driver\'s license required. Must be able to be covered by the agency\'s insurance policy.