Gentlemen Against Domestic Violence (GADV) Advocate

Status:

Full-time, Non-exempt

Description:

Provide primary prevention activities and presentations in shelter and outreach arenas with a specific focus on the Gentlemen Against Domestic Violence curriculum. Establish a process of changing the attitudes and beliefs of men and boys with activities designed to actively promote healthy, non-violent relationships. Address the factors that condone intimate partner violence with a consistent and systemic approach.

Requirements &

Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in human service or equivalent experience
• Experience in domestic violence intervention preferred
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability and liking for public speaking
• Ability to engage youth
• Ability to advocate on behalf of victims
• Ability to pass all state and federal background checks and fingerprinting processes associated with the Jessica Lundsford Act
• Professional demeanor
• Successful completion of Core Competency course
• Successful completion of first aid and CPR class

• Provide dynamic and  enlightening education on social norms, healthy relationships, and domestic violence prevention for boys and men
• Engage boys and men in relevant programming that fosters meaningful conversations and creative explorations about their beliefs, assumptions, and values
• Plan and facilitate creative activities, programs, and interactions for youth, men and others that focus on gender stereotypes and differences, boundaries, socialization, and character development
• Develop and maintain appropriate and culturally diverse curriculums related to domestic violence for working with boys and men of all ages
• Administer pre and post test tools
• Establish and maintain relationships with schools, community agencies and faith-based organizations for collaboration purposes and for facilitation of community education in their realms
• Be an active member of the Primary Prevention Team
• Manage and grow program scope
• Demonstrate an understanding of prevention principles
• Maintain current knowledge of domestic violence
• Provide care, supervision, and a safe environment for all program attendees
• Provide counseling and safety planning
• Assist with referrals
• Maintain documentation and report statistical measurements
• Participate in agency staff meetings and trainings
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager

Must be physically mobile and able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and lift 20 pounds.

The Shelter for Abused Women & Children complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and support to the Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  The Shelter is an equal opportunity employer.  We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.  We assure you that your opportunity for employment with us depends solely upon your knowledge, skills, and abilities.