CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE AND CRIME


Title: Trainer/ Community Educator
Classification: Full Time/Non-Exempt
Reports To: Associate Director of Programs and Services

Overview
The Trainer/Educator is responsible for marketing, developing and conducting educational programs
and trainings in violence prevention including but not limited to sexual assault prevention, elder abuse,
safety planning, grief, conflict resolution, mediation and other professional violence prevention education
topic areas to fulfill CVVC’s mission. Responsibility also includes providing educational programs to schools,
workplaces and communities. The Trainer/Community Educator will assist in victim assistance and in-service training as required to keep staff current on issues of violence prevention.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide educational outreach to organizations and communities interested in sexual assault prevention and intervention.
• Receive and process requests for education programs or information
• Research current trends in sexual assault awareness and prevention as well as elder abuse prevention and safety planning.
• Research training resources on victimization and violence prevention issues.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the standardized training core curricula as well as developing new curricula.
• Assist in development of agency publications including maintenance of agency information packets.
• Assist in managing current agency library tapes and film equipment while researching new materials.
• Participate as a trainer for Victim Assistance training.
• Provide in-service trainings for staff to update on changes in legislation or best practices related to violence prevention.
• Assist in providing presentations to professionals including law enforcement, caseworkers, therapists, medical personnel, victim service providers, students, and communities.
• Provide support and referral resources through assigned programs in schools, the County and City programs.
• Maintain a strict timeline for educational and training programs by scheduling, delivering and obtaining evaluations at the completion of all programs
• Assist in the development and maintenance of existing relationships with training clients, additional trainers and other clients.
• Assist in developing and implementing and promoting an annual marketing plan, strategy and promotional materials for training and related mediation services.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the Training Department when requested
• Assist supervisory staff in planning and coordinating agency or outside conferences and Information fairs.
• Assist with the development and production of CVVC’s weekly radio show
• When necessary, assist with the Community Victim Awareness Curriculum and other Restorative Justice programs
• When necessary, assist with facilitation, coaching and other related services as assigned.
• Conduct client interviews for participation in training services.
• Track all client and volunteer activity and maintain the program related databases with current and accurate information.
• Collect and compile data for statistical reports and generate reports as scheduled or requested to the Associate Director of Programs and Services.
• Insure the confidentiality of all client communications.
• Participate in all staff meetings and trainings as assigned.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in social services, education or a related field.
• If not an experienced mediator, will complete the minimum of 39 hours of training in conflict resolution and mediation skills within the first six months of employment.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in public speaking before both large and small groups.
• Training experience and ability to educate using multiple learning styles and communicate with diverse constituencies including sensitivity to individuals victimized or experiencing a wide range of emotional responses to violence and crime.
• A working knowledge of the components of the criminal justice system, comprehensive victim services and victim assistance information.
• Successful completion of required VAT training.
• Knowledge of volunteer management and supervision experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer and database skills.
• Support organization’s mission along with sensitivity of cultural diversity and workplace harmony.
• Self directed, flexible with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Must be able to pass Act 33 and 34 clearances.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Access to a personal cell phone.

Working Conditions
• Working in the CVVC’s various offices.
• Ability to work the necessary hours to complete the work.

Applications
To be considered for this position please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements in confidence to:
Ms. Nancy Simpronio, Director of Human Resources
POWER
7501 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Or
Email to nsimpronio@cvvc.org
Or
Fax to 412-243-8711
The Center for Victims of Violence and Crime is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No phone calls.


• Provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling to victims, witnesses, and significant others of crime.

Disclaimer
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• Critical features of this job have been described in the narrative. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.


(01/20/2010)