Title

Violence Prevention Educator

Department Summary

TBD

Position Summary

The SVASC at Bridgewater State University is dedicated to reducing incidents of sexual assault and relationship violence on campus and within the community in the form of awareness campaigns, prevention education and confidential advocacy support. The SVAS Center, in compliance with best practices and recommendations of Massachusetts Department of Higher Education and the CDC, uses innovative approaches to educate and create awareness around topics of sexual assault, harassment, dating and domestic violence, and stalking. To better serve, support, and ensure the safety of our BSU community, the center promotes the ideals of respect, community, responsibility, and nonviolence.The center is composed of an Assistant Director, Program Assistant, peer educators and interns, who are responsible for the daily operations of the center

Position Type

Temporary

Essential Duties

As the part-time prevention educator, you will be trained, supervised by the Assistant Director, and responsible for the following:

Adopting an intersectional approach to violence prevention education incorporating disparities of marginalized identities Co-plan/co-create, implement, and assess violence prevention education Promote and schedule prevention education trainings with student organizations, leaders, and departments Establish new and strengthen existing partnerships throughout the campus community Mentor peer educators of the Outreach & Events SVASC team Develop social media prevention content Maintain records of training data Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, psychology, sociology, or other related human service fields Demonstrated ability to work effectively, as part of a team, with individuals and groups from diverse identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Demonstrated strong oral and written communication and public speaking skills Strong planning and organizational skills Familiarity with Google and Microsoft applications

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of violence prevention & intervention and strong theoretical and/or practical understanding of power-based violence, such as stalking, relationship violence, sexual harassment, sexual assault, etc. Familiar with SVASC services and BSU resources

Work Environment

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University (BSU) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

Hourly Rate (Non-Exempt)

$18

Posting Number

T02069P

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

*a minimum of one (1) employment history entry.PDN-9d082512-d1aa-4db3-8bbf-08b81c1cf972