Teen Empowerment Advocate
- Employer
- Partnership Against Domestic Violence
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Closing date
- Nov 28, 2019
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- Focus Areas
- Civil Rights / Advocacy, Education, Human Services, Mental Health / Crisis Intervention, Youth Development
- Job Function
- Advocacy / Lobbying, Direct Service / Social Service, Event Planning, Program / Project Management, Social Work / Counseling
- Position Type
- Part Time
- Degree Level
- Bachelors
- Willingness to Travel
- 50 - 75%
- Experience Level
- Entry-level
This professional will work 20 hours per week and is responsible for community-based teen dating violence prevention services.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Participates in public speaking engagements, enhances community awareness, develops relationships with and provides Teen Dating Violence prevention education to youth, youth serving organizations, parents and adults.
• Facilitates Healthy Relationships curriculum in the community.
• Assists with annual Teen Summit planning and staffing.
• Serves as a liaison to local area schools and community partners.
• Maintains and records accurate monthly statistics.
• Utilizes volunteers and interns to assist with the Teen Dating Violence Prevention Program.
• Researches and finds appropriate locations for the presentation of the Teen Dating Violence Prevention program.
• Fosters and maintains excellent, professional working relations with staff and volunteers and functions as part of a team.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of domestic violence and its impact on victims, especially children and youth.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development; experience working with children and youth.
• Experience in prevention education and conflict resolution.
• Youth-centered, empowerment-based service coordination skills.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse groups.
• Fluent in Spanish preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
*No phone calls please*
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