Violence Prevention Advocate

ORGANIZATION: Alexandra House, Inc.

CATEGORY: Health/Human Services/Workforce

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
Community-based domestic and sexual violence service provider in Anoka County offering emergency shelter, support services and advocacy.

SALARY: $27,000-$32,000    TYPE: Full Time / 40 hours    DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include planning and implementing violence prevention school-based and summer program activities to include: providing individual advocacy and support groups to youth impacted by violence in a dating relationship or within their homes; providing domestic/dating/peer violence related educational presentations; developing and/or enhancing partnerships with the schools, county social services, and community-based agencies; developing support group and violence prevention education curriculum; and, providing summer outreach services to children, youth, and families.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications include: demonstrated experience working with children, youth and families impacted by violence; experience in support group facilitation; excellent verbal & written communication skills including prior experience in public speaking; strong ability to organize, schedule and prioritize tasks; ability to work independently; excellent skills in diplomacy and relationship building; demonstrated computer experience; ability to track and compile statistical data; ability to work varied shifts including some evening and weekend hours; and the ability to travel to various sites throughout the day/week.

HOW TO APPLY:
Send cover letter and resume to:
Alexandra House, Inc.
PO Box 49039
Blaine, MN 55449-0039
Fax: 763-656-1374
hradmin@alexandrahouse.org