Violence Prevention Specialist

Safety. Hope. Empowerment.

LAWS is seeking to hire a Senior Violence Prevention Specialist. Would you like to join a values-driven nonprofit that is committed to a diverse workplace and to supporting staff with ongoing professional growth opportunities? If you have passion for preventing violence by promoting safe and healthy relationships skills, please read on!

ABOUT LAWS

Founded in 1984 as Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice, Inc., LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services (LAWS) is Loudoun County's designated nonprofit to provide domestic violence and sexual assault survivors with services and supports. In addition to operating an emergency domestic violence shelter and a 24/7 survivor hotline, LAWS provides therapy, advocacy, and legal services to adult, youth, and child victims of domestic and sexual violence. LAWS also operates the Loudoun Child Advocacy Center for child abuse victims, and it works to stop violence before it starts with prevention and outreach programming. LAWS also runs The Resourceful Woman in downtown Leesburg - a thrift store that benefits LAWS services and provides survivors with clothing and household items.

Our mission is to provide victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse with safety, hope, and empowerment services to live as survivors free from the effects of violence. All services are confidential and free of charge.

The work of the LAWS team is well-respected, rewarding, and important!

SENIOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION SPECALIST ROLE

The senior violence prevention specialist is responsible for implementing primary and secondary prevention initiatives and activities, targeting reduction of domestic and sexual violence across Loudoun County. Examples include (1) delivering healthy relationship education to youth, parents, sports coaches, and others; (2) developing social media content and school-based social norms campaigns; and (3) tabling events to increase community awareness of LAWS' services and resources, especially for those at risk of domestic or sexual violence. This senior level position will also mentor other Prevention & Outreach team members, conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses, and handle more complex requests.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

• Empathy
• Accountability
• Empowerment
• Adaptability
• Effective Communication

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Bachelor's degree (Psychology; Sociology; Social Work; Human Development; Education; Public Health, or associated degree)
• Two (2) years in domestic or sexual violence prevention or intervention role plus one (1) year of public speaking (e.g., presentations, training) and evaluation experience.

Preferred:

• Master's degree with coursework in statistical analysis
• Experience developing and providing training for adult and youth learners.
• Experience working with youth or young adults to promote violence prevention, healthy relationship norms and education, or similar work.
• Proficient in verbal and written English and Spanish.
• In-depth knowledge of levels of prevention and prevention strategies.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a quick and easy application process. If you are an empathetic person with a deep passion for helping others, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to your application! (A cover letter is much appreciated.)