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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Violence Prevention Specialist to join our team and lead efforts in reducing and preventing violence across various settings, including schools, workplaces, and communities. This role involves developing and implementing strategies, programs, and policies aimed at identifying risk factors, promoting safety, and fostering a culture of nonviolence.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social work, psychology, public health, or a related field, and possess experience in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and community outreach. As a Violence Prevention Specialist, you will collaborate with law enforcement, educators, healthcare providers, and community leaders to design and deliver educational workshops, support services, and intervention plans tailored to the needs of specific populations.
You will be responsible for conducting assessments to identify at-risk individuals or groups, analyzing data to monitor trends and evaluate program effectiveness, and advocating for policy changes that support violence prevention. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be working with diverse populations and often addressing sensitive and complex issues.
This position requires a proactive and empathetic approach, as well as the ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations. You should be passionate about creating safer environments and empowering individuals and communities to take an active role in preventing violence.
If you are committed to making a meaningful impact and have the expertise to lead violence prevention initiatives, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement violence prevention programs and strategies
- Conduct risk assessments and identify at-risk individuals or groups
- Collaborate with community organizations, schools, and law enforcement
- Facilitate educational workshops and training sessions
- Provide crisis intervention and support services
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness using data analysis
- Advocate for policy changes that support violence prevention
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Respond to incidents and provide immediate support when needed
- Promote awareness and engagement through outreach activities
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, psychology, public health, or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in violence prevention or related work
- Strong knowledge of conflict resolution and crisis intervention techniques
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with diverse populations and in sensitive situations
- Experience in program development and evaluation
- Familiarity with local and national violence prevention resources
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Willingness to travel locally for community outreach
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in violence prevention or related fields?
- How do you approach conflict resolution in high-stress situations?
- Describe a time you developed or implemented a prevention program.
- How do you ensure cultural sensitivity in your work?
- What strategies do you use to engage communities in prevention efforts?
- How do you measure the success of a violence prevention initiative?
- Have you worked with law enforcement or schools before?
- What is your experience with crisis intervention?
- How do you handle resistance or lack of cooperation from stakeholders?
- Why are you passionate about violence prevention?
