Reports to: Deputy Director
Hours: Full Time (40 hours/week) /Exempt
Workplace: Office/Field
Salary: $68,000 - $72,000/Year DOE + 5% pay differential for bilingual Spanish/English fluency
Benefits: Healthcare, vision and dental, 20 days accrued PTO annually, retirement plan

About the Prevention Education Program

The Prevention Education Program is responsible for providing a variety of preventive and educational presentations to San Mateo County schools, community organizations, and individuals affected by sexual abuse/assault. The major components of the program include the following:

• Ending Cycles of Violence-A Personal Choice: a series of interactive presentations for teens exploring the effects of trauma, cycles of violence, and the healing process
• Rape and Violence Prevention: interactive presentations and school-based programs designed to teach rape and violence prevention through exploration of issues such as gender socialization and causes of rape/violence
• Community Education: presentations to community organizations and community members on a variety of topics including RTS services, signs of trauma, and community resources
• Professional Trainings: trainings for service providers and professionals in topics such as trauma basics, responding to disclosures, reporting protocols, and RTS services
• Outreach to Under-served Communities: collaboration with the agency’s existing programs to conduct outreach to under-served communities in the county.

Prevention Education Program Coordinator 

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordination of all agency preventive and educational presentations, including:
  • Promoting prevention education workshops and programming to various sectors of the community including schools and community organizations
  • Scheduling and confirming workshops
  • Developing, tailoring and updating curriculum as needed
  • Providing presentations to various sectors of the community including schools and community organizations.
• Provide mentorship and coordinate orientation and training for new staff
• Support and provide guidance to RTS educators
• Monitoring progress and compliance with the Program’s Funding Sources by: tracking the number and types of presentations, coordinating program budgets, compiling accurate data and narratives for program activities, goals, and needs for grant reports and proposals.
• Coordinate the implementation of program evaluations (both internal and grant funded required)
• Lead collaboration efforts with other County agencies and schools in order to increase outreach and services in the County
• Direct Services: Share duties on the 24-hour crisis line, provide counseling, and other direct services such as accompaniment, advocacy, etc.
• Create content for social media posts and presentations, the quarterly agency newsletter, and other print and online literature
• Perform administrative and operational tasks including routine office tasks and provide leadership as appropriate to contribute to the operation and growth of the agency.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience of two years providing outreach, education, and program coordination
• Strong, dynamic public speaking and training skills
• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, including the ability to listen, clearly state needs, compose documents, etc.
• Ability to develop and communicate a project plan effectively
• Ability to address crises and problem-solve effectively
• Ability to work under pressure, manage and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to balance autonomy, accountability, and collaboration
• Commitment to developing or expanding trauma-focused counseling and advocacy skills
• Fluency in Spanish language strongly desired
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent informal experience
• Willingness and availability to work flexible hours, including some weekend and evening hours
• Valid California driver’s license, insurance, and reliable access to transportation

Salary/Benefits

$68,000 - $72,000/Year DOE + 5% pay differential for bilingual Spanish/English fluency, DOE. Benefits package includes 20 days of PTO accrued/year, retirement plan, healthcare, vision and dental.  RTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

RTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Process

Submit resume and a cover letter to careers@rapetraumaservices.org

Please send all applications clearly labeled “Attn: Prevention Education Coordinator – (Your Name)”. The cover letter should address what you believe to be three key developmental challenges youths face. Your cover letter must be succinct and not exceed one page.

We strongly encourage individuals who can represent one or more underserved populations in San Mateo County (e.g., people of color, people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, people with disabilities, immigrants) to apply.

Position open until filled.