DV Prevention Educator
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6 Full-time 1 hour ago Full Job Description Job Details Description Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive.
Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities.
Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 117,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.
We are now hiring for a full-time DV Prevention Educator to join our Team at DuPage! ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Facilitates prevention/education training modules and other presentations with focus ESSENTIAL populations, which may include school-based work with students in primary or middle school, high school, and/or college.
Develops and regularly updates prevention/education training modules and materials.
Engages with identified community liaisons to determine and implement appropriate prevention strategies for focus populations.
Participates in community outreach; identifies potential community partners; assists in maintaining and strengthening current partnerships in the community; and identifies domestic violence educational needs for staff of partnering organizations.
May facilitate educational or support groups with youth.
Attends any mandatory group supervision and program/agency meetings.
Participates in a team-oriented approach by collaborating with departmental staff and other programs.
Completes paperwork in a timely manner, including case notes and other documentation needed for a client's file.
Works within contract, grant, and program expectations, including meeting timelines and reporting requirements; assists in marketing prevention programming to funders.
Conducts research regarding current and evolving trends in domestic violence prevention to enhance programming.
Remains cognizant of current developments in the field of domestic violence.
Attends appropriate workshops, conferences, etc.
to enhance professional development and understanding of issues in the field.
Establishes and maintains contact with local agencies, organizations, and partnering sites as appropriate; effectively and professionally represents Metropolitan Family Services and the domestic violence program in the community.
Provides services in accordance with the Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals' code of ethics.
Other duties specific to the needs of the particular site or program where this position is based.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED equivalent plus 4 years' work experience or Associate's degree plus 2 years' work experience, preferably in the field of gender-based violence, education, or a social services-related capacity (required).
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, or a related field.
Experience in social services, community education, public speaking, program development, training, and/or the field of gender-based violence preferred.
Previous experience working with youth and/or young adults is highly desirable.
Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional (CDVP) certification (preferred).
40-hour Domestic Violence training preferred at time of hire.
This training is required at first opportunity upon hire and must be completed prior to any contact with DV program clients or their personally identifying information.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Experience and comfort with public speaking and/or training, particularly with youth and young adults, is strongly preferred.
Interest in domestic violence prevention/intervention, program development, and continued growth within the field.
Knowledge of community resources, advocacy and crisis intervention skills, and an understanding of trauma and Trauma-Informed Care is beneficial.
Empathic, non-judgmental, service-oriented attitude.
Ability to respond appropriately in varied situations and to function with minimal supervision.
Ability to work and problem-solve both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, demonstrating professionalism, flexibility, and mature judgment.
Must demonstrate self-awareness, insight, and commitment to ongoing professional growth.
Bilingual/bicultural preferred, and may be required for particular programs or sites.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrate understanding and effectiveness in working with diverse populations.
Additional skills may be required specific to the particular program or site where this position is based.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel between sites within the Chicago metropolitan area.
Must be able to accommodate flexibility in work schedule, which may include some variable evenings and/or weekends.
Must be able to operate general office equipment and have basic computer knowledge.
Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
MFS staff are required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved Medical exemption prior to starting employment.
If an approved Medical exemption is obtained, weekly testing is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
SALARY:
Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications.
The average salary for the position is $43,000.
Metropolitan Family Services offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage:
HMO, Traditional PPO, or PPO w/ HSA contributions.
Dental and Vision Insurance Options 12 paid Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) 401K Plan Training and Professional Development Plan with E- Learning Wellness Initiative Program Employee Assistance Network Qualifications Skills Required Analytical Skills Some Knowledge Organizational Skills Intermediate Interpersonal Skills Intermediate PowerPoint Intermediate Behaviors Preferred Thought Provoking:
Capable of making others think deeply on a subject Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
6 Full-time 1 hour ago Full Job Description Job Details Description Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive.
Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities.
Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 117,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.
We are now hiring for a full-time DV Prevention Educator to join our Team at DuPage! ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Facilitates prevention/education training modules and other presentations with focus ESSENTIAL populations, which may include school-based work with students in primary or middle school, high school, and/or college.
Develops and regularly updates prevention/education training modules and materials.
Engages with identified community liaisons to determine and implement appropriate prevention strategies for focus populations.
Participates in community outreach; identifies potential community partners; assists in maintaining and strengthening current partnerships in the community; and identifies domestic violence educational needs for staff of partnering organizations.
May facilitate educational or support groups with youth.
Attends any mandatory group supervision and program/agency meetings.
Participates in a team-oriented approach by collaborating with departmental staff and other programs.
Completes paperwork in a timely manner, including case notes and other documentation needed for a client's file.
Works within contract, grant, and program expectations, including meeting timelines and reporting requirements; assists in marketing prevention programming to funders.
Conducts research regarding current and evolving trends in domestic violence prevention to enhance programming.
Remains cognizant of current developments in the field of domestic violence.
Attends appropriate workshops, conferences, etc.
to enhance professional development and understanding of issues in the field.
Establishes and maintains contact with local agencies, organizations, and partnering sites as appropriate; effectively and professionally represents Metropolitan Family Services and the domestic violence program in the community.
Provides services in accordance with the Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals' code of ethics.
Other duties specific to the needs of the particular site or program where this position is based.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED equivalent plus 4 years' work experience or Associate's degree plus 2 years' work experience, preferably in the field of gender-based violence, education, or a social services-related capacity (required).
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, or a related field.
Experience in social services, community education, public speaking, program development, training, and/or the field of gender-based violence preferred.
Previous experience working with youth and/or young adults is highly desirable.
Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional (CDVP) certification (preferred).
40-hour Domestic Violence training preferred at time of hire.
This training is required at first opportunity upon hire and must be completed prior to any contact with DV program clients or their personally identifying information.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Experience and comfort with public speaking and/or training, particularly with youth and young adults, is strongly preferred.
Interest in domestic violence prevention/intervention, program development, and continued growth within the field.
Knowledge of community resources, advocacy and crisis intervention skills, and an understanding of trauma and Trauma-Informed Care is beneficial.
Empathic, non-judgmental, service-oriented attitude.
Ability to respond appropriately in varied situations and to function with minimal supervision.
Ability to work and problem-solve both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, demonstrating professionalism, flexibility, and mature judgment.
Must demonstrate self-awareness, insight, and commitment to ongoing professional growth.
Bilingual/bicultural preferred, and may be required for particular programs or sites.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrate understanding and effectiveness in working with diverse populations.
Additional skills may be required specific to the particular program or site where this position is based.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel between sites within the Chicago metropolitan area.
Must be able to accommodate flexibility in work schedule, which may include some variable evenings and/or weekends.
Must be able to operate general office equipment and have basic computer knowledge.
Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
MFS staff are required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved Medical exemption prior to starting employment.
If an approved Medical exemption is obtained, weekly testing is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
SALARY:
Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications.
The average salary for the position is $43,000.
Metropolitan Family Services offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage:
HMO, Traditional PPO, or PPO w/ HSA contributions.
Dental and Vision Insurance Options 12 paid Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) 401K Plan Training and Professional Development Plan with E- Learning Wellness Initiative Program Employee Assistance Network Qualifications Skills Required Analytical Skills Some Knowledge Organizational Skills Intermediate Interpersonal Skills Intermediate PowerPoint Intermediate Behaviors Preferred Thought Provoking:
Capable of making others think deeply on a subject Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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