Public Education Specialist

The Ion Center for Violence Prevention is a non-profit agency serving 13 Kentucky counties with an important mission: providing the best care of people of all identities who have been impacted by power-based personal violence and measurably reducing the number of people who have been hurt by it. The Ion Center's identity shines in everything we do such as preventION, inclusION, compassION, protectION, interventION, collaboratION, and transformatION. All services provided to victim-survivors are free and confidential.

The Ion Center is looking for a compassionate individual that will train communities and schools in primary prevention with efforts focused in Covington, KY. The Public Education Specialist will establish relationships with community partners (local businesses, restaurants, bars, etc.) and implement bystander intervention programs. The Public Education Specialist will assist other educations with implementations as needed. If you want to positively impact our community, enjoy and have experience in education and/or public speaking, and are excited to work closely with community partners, this is the role for you!

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of Prevention and Community Engagement, provides violence prevention strategies to schools and groups. Conducts program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Applies ZeroV Program Member Service Standards and the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs (KASAP) Standards for survivors of rape.

Train schools and communities in primary prevention

• Complete Training for Bystander Intervention Program and be approved by Director of Prevention and Public Education and Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Program Standards (KASAP)
• Practice Bystander Intervention program material to the point of mastery
• Implement bystander intervention program as part of an overall violence prevention strategy for participating schools and communities. Implement in a minimum of two schools or groups within the first year of employment.
• Assist other educators implementing in other locations.
• Present training/education for middle schools, high schools, colleges, and community partners.
• Revise/evaluate programs and materials as needed
• Maintain and grow number of participants reached at assigned implementation site.
  
  
  

Perform non-training professional responsibilities

• Collaborate with local and state agencies, exchanging relevant information and participating in community activities.
• Develop relationships with Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati school staff, parents, and students and assist in conducting trainings for these groups.
• Attend public education team meetings and monthly meetings at KASAP in Frankfort, KY.
• Complete IRB (Institutional Review Board) training for research protocol
• Adapt program and presentations according to diverse needs of audience
• All other duties as assigned by the CEO of Ion Center or the Director of Prevention and Community Engagement
  
  
  

Communication, Teamwork, and Administration Duties

• Maintain agency and personal documentation.
• Attend related meetings and trainings.
• Report stats for funders.
• Accept and disseminate donations.
• Contribute to a clean, healthy, and trauma informed work environment.
• Collaborate as a team across agency sites.
  
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, skills, etc.):

• Knowledge and skills at a level typically acquired through obtaining a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or High school diploma and at least four (4) years of applicable experience.
• Outstanding oral and visual presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate on a team to accomplish goals
• Creativity and ability to engage people through interactive programing
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain high level of confidentiality
• Ability to work under highly stressful, crisis-oriented situations
• Skills in training, leading, organizing, advising, planning, and working independently
• Ability to use training related equipment
• Understanding of social media and ability to generate social media content
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care
• Complete trainings for funding requirements and knowledge building
• Must be a minimum age of 18.
  
  
  

MENTAL/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WHICH OCCUR REGULARLY IN PERFORMING THE JOB:

• Speaking, seeing, hearing, standing, writing, walking, including climbing steps, carry, pull, lift, stoop, kneel
• Using related office equipment keyboard and monitor, camera, copier, fax, phones, etc.
• This position may involve exposure to infectious diseases and stressful situations.
  
  
  

The Ion Center offers generous time-off, medical benefits (including FSA/HSA), dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, 403(b), employee assistance program, discounted pet insurance, paid parental leave, and more! This is an hourly position with a pay range of $17.25-$21.00/hour as determined by education and experience.

It is the policy of The Ion Center for Violence Prevention to provide Equal Employment Opportunity and individual growth opportunities to all applicants and employees in accordance with all applicable Federal and State laws and executive orders. State law requires a criminal record check as condition of employment for all positions. This organization participates in E-Verify.