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NOVA (Network of Victim Assistance) is a comprehensive victim services organization in Bucks County. With a 50+ year history, NOVA has expanded to include a continuum of prevention and direct services to prevent and address the needs of victims of sexual abuse and other serious crimes. NOVA is known for its exceptional services and professionalism across many disciplines and the community. As a mature and fiscally sound organization, establishing sustainability is key to our future success, serving all victims who need assistance, educating the community on violence prevention, and providing top-ranked professional training.

WORK LOCATION: Schools/ Agencies (Field), Home, Jamison

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel to schools, community agencies, staff and public events, meetings with stakeholders, and other travel is required throughout Bucks County.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS & HOURS: Part-time, Non-exempt; (5 to 20 hours weekly during the academic year) This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Overtime is not routinely available and may only be worked with explicit prior written approval from a supervisor.

REPORTS TO: Prevention Coordinators

SALARY: $20.60/hour

OTHER RELATIONSHIPS: Members of NOVA’s Prevention Education and Training (PET) Department, community partners specializing in education, NOVA staff and volunteers.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Educator will play a vital role in supporting NOVA’s educational efforts to deliver high-quality educational programs focusing on sexual assault and violence prevention and providing individual student consultations if needed. Responsible for outreach, use of appropriate materials, monitoring program effectiveness, and reporting of disclosures by agency standards and required legal compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Represent NOVA in the educational community.
• Respond to requests for information concerning NOVA’s educational programs.
• Participate in public events to expand NOVA’s visibility in the greater community and to promote access to NOVA services.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with organizational clients.
• Advocate for victims of violent crime as appropriate.
• Make recommendations to the Prevention Coordinators about client organizations that might be interested in NOVA’s educational programs.
• Participates in developing new educational programs for elementary, secondary, and post-secondary students as identified by contact with program audiences and organizational clients.
• Accepts and confirms scheduled presentations with the Prevention Coordinator and organizational client group.
• Prepares presentations (e.g., PowerPoints, handouts, activity materials, equipment, etc.) as needed.
• Provides follow-up to presentations (e.g., returns department equipment when needed, etc.).
• Presents preview training for organizational clients, parents, community groups, etc., using established curriculum material and presentation techniques.
• Presents educational training for elementary, secondary, and post-secondary students using established curriculum material and presentation techniques.
• Follows up with organizational clients as appropriate.
• Maintains all required program records and submits all program documentation promptly and accurately.
• Provides information concerning organizational clients, including outreach contacts, description of the organizational client, description of audience group, a summary of the program presented including the date of the program, the reason the program was requested, any materials used, documentation of participation, audience and requester evaluation, and follow-up, etc. to the Prevention Coordinator.

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

• 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 asrequired.
• 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 and all department meetings per year.
• Ability to travel county-wide as the 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), annualtraining requirements, and continuing education requirements as applicable.
• Annual attendance at NOVA’s Staff Retreat (1 day, optional).
• Participate on a staff or agency committee (optional).
• Meets regularly with supervising Prevention Coordinator for support,direction, supervision, and feedback.

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 ethical integrity.
• Effectively work independently and within a team setting.
• 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.
• One year of educational experience.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered as a substitute for the educational requirement.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with diverse groups, including school, agency, and community professionals, volunteers, adolescents, young adults, andparents.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Public speaking experience preferred.
• NOVA may require employees to participate in drug testing.
• 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 annually after that

Accommodations: If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please notify us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.

If you possess these qualifications, are energetic and passionate about the mission of NOVA, and enjoy a friendly, team-oriented environment, we would like to hear from you! Please submit your resume with a cover letter telling us why you are the person for this job, and your salary requirements to Careers@novabucks.org (Prevention Educator)

NOVA (Network of Victim Assistance) is a comprehensive victim services organization in Bucks County. With a 50+ year history, NOVA has expanded to include a continuum of prevention and direct services to prevent and address the needs of victims of sexual abuse and other serious crimes. NOVA is known for its exceptional services and professionalism across many disciplines and the community. As a mature and fiscally sound organization, establishing sustainability is key to our future success, serving all victims who need assistance, educating the community on violence prevention, and providing top-ranked professional training.

WORK LOCATION: Jamison, Schools/ Agencies (Field)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel to schools, community agencies, staff and public events, meetings with stakeholders, and other travel is required throughout Bucks County.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS & HOURS: Part-time, Non-exempt; (20 hours a week)

This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Overtime is not routinely available and may only be worked with explicit prior written approval from a supervisor.

REPORTS TO: Prevention Coordinators

SALARY: $22/hour

OTHER RELATIONSHIPS: Members of NOVA’s Prevention Education and Training (PET) Department, community partners specializing in education, NOVA staff and volunteers.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Prevention Specialist will work to educate children, adults, and communities at large about violence prevention, healthy relationships, and personal safety. They will play a vital role in supporting NOVA’s educational efforts to deliver high- quality educational programs focusing on sexual assault and violence prevention and providing individual student consultations if needed. Responsible for outreach, use of appropriate materials, monitoring program effectiveness, and reporting of disclosures by agency standards and required legal compliance. This Prevention Specialist will be well-versed on NOVA prevention programs and support the PET Department through delivery of content as well as feedback to Prevention Coordinators. The Prevention Specialist will deploy to programs as needed based on school or community requests. They will be informed about crime prevention education throughout the continuum of students, the general community, and professional training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Represent NOVA in the educational community at all levels.
• Respond to requests for information concerning NOVA’s educational programs.
• Participate in public events to expand NOVA’s visibility in the greater community and to promote access to NOVA services.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with organizational clients.
• Advocates for victims of violent crime as appropriate.
• Makes recommendations to the Prevention Coordinators about client organizations that might be Interested in NOVA’s educational programs.
• Participates in developing new educational programs for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary students as identified by contact with program audiences and organizational clients.
• Accepts and confirms scheduled presentations with the Prevention Coordinator and organizational client group.
• Prepares presentations (e.g., PowerPoints, handouts, activity materials, equipment, etc.) as needed.
• Provides follow-up to presentations (e.g., returns department equipment when needed, etc.).
• Presents preview training for organizational clients, parents, community groups, etc., using established curriculum material and presentation techniques.
• Presents educational training for elementary, secondary, and post-secondary students using established curriculum material and presentation techniques.
• Follows up with organizational clients as appropriate.
• Maintains all required program records and submits all program documentation promptly and accurately.
• Provides information concerning organizational clients, including outreach contacts, description of the organizational client, description of audience group, a summary of the program presented including the date of the program, the reason the program was requested, any materials used, documentation of participation, audience and requester evaluation, and follow-up, etc. to the Prevention Coordinator.

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

• 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 asrequired.
• 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 and all department meetings per year.
• Ability to travel county-wide as the 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), annualtraining requirements, and continuing education requirements as applicable.
• Annual attendance at NOVA’s Staff Retreat (1 day, optional).
• Participate on a staff or agency committee (optional).
• Meets regularly with supervising Prevention Coordinator for support,direction, supervision, and feedback.

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 ethical integrity.
• Effectively work independently and within a team setting.
• 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 or related field.
• One year of educational experience.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered as a substitute for theeducational requirement.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with diverse groups, including school, agency, and community professionals, volunteers, adolescents, young adults, andparents.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Public speaking experience preferred.
• NOVA may require employees to participate in drug testing.
• 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 annually after that

Accommodations: If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please notify us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.

If you possess these qualifications, are energetic and passionate about the mission of NOVA, and enjoy a friendly, team-oriented environment, we would like to hear from you! Please submit your resume with a cover letter telling us why you are the person for this job, and your salary requirements to Careers@novabucks.org (Prevention Specialist)

NOVA (Network of Victim Assistance) is a comprehensive victim services organization in Bucks County. With a 50+ year history, NOVA has expanded to include a continuum of prevention and direct services to prevent and address the needs of victims of sexual abuse and other serious crimes. NOVA is known for its exceptional services and professionalism across many disciplines and the community. As a mature and fiscally sound organization, establishing sustainability is key to our future success, serving all victims who need assistance, educating the community on violence prevention, and providing top-ranked professional training.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is a blend of program development, project management, and team leadership. The Training Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of specialized education to professionals, community stakeholders, and community-based organizations on prevention topics that align with NOVA’s mission, vision, and goals. Topics include but are not limited to trauma-informed care, mandated reporting, human trafficking, sexual assault prevention, and other related crime victimization. Training Institute project coordination responsibilities also include development of new training and materials, marketing, scheduling, coaching and staffing trainers, and monitoring training effectiveness through data collection and outcomes. This position will also supervise, train and provide oversight to a team of prevention educators as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Agency Outreach/ Networking

• Cultivates and maintains cross-organizational alliances to expand the reach of NOVA services, prevention programs, and professional training.
• Participates in public events to expand NOVA’s visibility in the greater community and promote access to NOVA’s comprehensive services.
• Attends meetings and task forces with external partners as appropriate to promote NTI programs.
• Builds and strengthens community relationships to expand networks, increase awareness, and promote NTI programs (in collaboration with NOVA Marketing & Outreach Department).
• Advocates for victims of crime as appropriate.

General Program Administration

• Drives outreach initiatives through organizational partnerships to promote collaboration and services.
• Develops and updates high-quality content for PowerPoint presentations, materials, activities, manuals, computer-based training modules, participant evaluation forms, and outcome assessment tools for Training Institute Programs.
• Apply adult learning principles to create high-quality training materials.
• Develop training evaluations to determine effectiveness. Use data, report results to the supervisor, and include recommendations for improvement, if appropriate.
• Monitors and supports agency applications for workshop presentations at local, state, and national conferences.
• Works with colleagues to ensure all educational content aligns with the organization’s mission and vision.
• Provides training assigned to volunteers, staff, community, and professional groups.
• Completes and submits all required, relevant, and assigned paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.

NTI Program Administration

• Schedules and coordinates Training Institute Programs.
• Tracks, reports, and maintains the Training Institute’s program-based revenue.
• Oversees that grant-funded projects’ objectives and requirements are met related to the Training Institute.
• Monitors and reports on the completion of activities and goals within the Training Institute’s strategic plan.
• Provides oversight and direct supervision to assigned part-time educators and facilitators.
• Provides input in establishing training department objectives, strategies, policies, and processes for NOVA’s training programs.
• Trains staff to deliver training as appropriate.
• Stays current on issues of interpersonal violence, sexual abuse, assault, and other relevant topics; integrates new material into programming and training as appropriate.

Direct Services

• Provides support to program participants as appropriate (e.g., program participants who disclose previous or ongoing sexual abuse or other crimes).
• Handles program participant disclosures in accordance with legal requirements and agency procedures.
• Makes appropriate referrals to program participants concerning available legal and support services.
• Follows up with program participants/clients, their families, and organizational clients as appropriate.
• Provides emergency room accompaniment as needed.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

•  Successful completion of the Sexual Assault Counselor Training (SAC), annual training requirements, and continuing education requirements as applicable.
• Annual attendance at NOVA’s Staff Retreat.
• Attend and actively participate in a staff or agency committee.
• Meet regularly with the Director of Prevention Education and Training for support, direction, supervision, and feedback.
• Meet regularly with assigned staff; provide feedback and complete required evaluations and workplans.

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 ethical integrity.
• Effectively work independently and within a team setting.
• 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, public health, and human services or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in the field of training and education, human services, community- based nonprofits, and/or related field
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Experience in developing curriculum and delivering professional training to adult learners.
• Comfortable with public speaking and representing the organization in the community.
• Experience with direct supervision of staff, program management, and leadership skills.
• Must be able to multi-task and manage immediate, short-term, and long-term projects simultaneously. Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal communication (written and oral communication) and organizational skills.
• NOVA may require employees to participate in drug testing.
• 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 annually after that

NOVA is an AA/EOE. The compensation package includes the following components:

• Competitive Annual Salary, $55,000-$60,000 commensurate with experience.
• Medical & Dental (1st day of the month following hire; Employee premiums paid in full by NOVA)
• Short-term & long-term disability (After 90 days of employment; Premiums paid in full by NOVA)
• Life insurance policy (After 90 days of employment; Premium paid in full by NOVA)
• Voluntary contribution to 401K Plan
• Generous Paid-Time-Off policy (after 90 days of employment) and 12 paid holidays per year

Accommodations: If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please notify us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.

If you possess these qualifications, are energetic and passionate about the mission of NOVA, and enjoy a friendly, team-oriented environment, we would like to hear from you! Please submit your resume with a cover letter telling us why you are the person for this job, and your salary requirements to Careers@novabucks.org (Development Associate)