Employment & Internships

5 to 15 hours per week

Flexible schedule – available to work 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM with some evenings and weekends. 

NOVA (Network of Victim Assistance) is the comprehensive victim services organization in Bucks County. With a 51-year history, NOVA has expanded to include a continuum of prevention and direct services to prevent and address the needs of victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes. NOVA is known across many disciplines and the community at large for its exceptional services and professionalism. As a mature and fiscally sound organization, establishing sustainability is key to our future success — serving all victims who need assistance, educating the community at large on violence prevention, and providing top-ranked professional training.

This part-time Prevention Educator: Specialized Programs and Professionalswill present high-quality educational programs to teens, parents, and professionals on respectful boundaries, healthy relationships, and violence prevention. A special focus for this position will be co-facilitating the established SHARE (Smart Healthy Appropriate Relationship Education) program to small groups of teens and young adults with autism and/or other intellectual or developmental disabilities. This program was designed by NOVA  to support self-advocacy, protective behaviors, and skills to navigate positive social interactions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Presents evidenced-informed, interactive SHARE (Smart Healthy Appropriate Relationship Education) programs to neurodiverse young adults to meet their unique needs using established curriculum material and presentation techniques.
• Presents high-quality, interactive violence prevention programs supporting NOVA’s mission to High School students and adults using established curriculum material and presentation techniques.
• Follows department procedures following the PET Department Manual.
• Handles program participant disclosures appropriately and following legal requirements and agency procedures.
• Makes appropriate referrals to program participants regarding available support services.
• Under the direction of the Prevention Coordinator, participates in public events to expand NOVA’s visibility in the greater community and promote access to NOVA services.
• Maintains all required paperwork and program records and submits all documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Keeps supervisor up to date with information concerning outreach contacts, description of audience group(s), program requests, materials developed, number of participants, outcomes, and follow-up, etc.

REQUIREMENTS (These are non-negotiable)

• Understand and embrace the Mission, Vision, Values, and Norms of the organization
• Understand and commit to NOVA’s DEI practices and have a willingness to embrace a culture of inclusion and respect
• Adhere to funder standards and procedures as required
• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures
• Adhere to department procedures
• Participate in developing work plans at all appropriate levels (as required by position), and use plans to monitor outcomes and promote change
• Meeting attendance required: a minimum of two (2) NOVA staff meetings per year, department meetings, (etc.)
• Driving/Travel – Ability to travel county-wide as position may require, to agency-wide events, and staff meetings, and maintain (or secure) reliable transportation.
• May be required to work various hours including some weekends and evenings

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Successful completion of the Sexual Assault Counselor Training (SAC), annual training requirements, and continuing education requirements as applicable.
• Annual attendance of NOVA’s Staff Retreat (1 day, optional)
• Participate on a staff or agency committee (optional)
• Meets regularly with assigned Prevention Coordinator for support, direction, supervision, and

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to engage in trauma-informed practices
• Ability to work in a confidential setting and adhere to NOVA’s confidentiality practices
• Conduct all relationships with honesty and integrity
• Effectively work independently and within a team
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments, evolving work priorities, and the needs of the organization

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, or another relevant field
• Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred
• One year of educational experience
• NOVA may require employees to participate in drug testing
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with diverse groups, including school, agency, and community professionals; volunteers; adolescents, young adults; parents.
• Strong oral communication skills. Public speaking experience preferred
• Successful completion of the 45-hour Sexual Assault Counselor Training course
• Successful completion of NOVA’s Educator Training course.
• Flexible schedule – available to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Proficiency with Office 365

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Must meet all required background checks (criminal, FBI, child abuse) at hire and every five years after that
• Must provide proof of a valid driver’s license
• Must provide proof of valid car insurance with a minimum liability coverage of $100,000/$300,000 upon hire and biannually after that

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Will obtain prior approval by the Director of Prevention Education and Training for any program and department-related expenses
• Must report any expenses accurately and on time

DATA REPORTING

• Will report all data into all required databases in a timely and accurate manner
• Completes and submits all agency-required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner

NOVA is an AA/EOE.

• $20 /hour

We would like to hear from you if you are passionate about NOVA’s mission, energetic, and seeking part-time employment in a friendly, team-oriented environment! Please submit your application with a cover letter telling us why you are the person for this job and your resume to careers@novabucks.org.