Prevention Education Program Coordinator - Rape Trauma Services

• Ending Cycles of Violence-A Personal Choice: a series of interactive presentations for teens exploring the effects of trauma, cycles of violence, and the healing process
• Rape and Violence Prevention: interactive presentations and school-based programs designed to teach rape and violence prevention through exploration of issues such as gender socialization and causes of rape/violence
• Community Education: presentations to community organizations and community members on a variety of topics including RTS services, signs of trauma, and community resources
• Professional Trainings: trainings for service providers and professionals in topics such as trauma basics, responding to disclosures, reporting protocols, and RTS services
• Outreach to Under-served Communities: collaboration with the agency’s existing programs to conduct outreach to under-served communities in the county.
  
  

• Coordination of all agency preventive and educational presentations, including:
  • Promoting prevention education workshops and programming to various sectors of the community including schools and community organizations.
  • Scheduling and confirming workshops.
  • Developing, tailoring and updating curriculum as needed.
  • Providing presentations to various sectors of the community including schools and community organizations, as well as RTS volunteers
• Provide mentorship and coordinate orientation and training for new staff.
• Support and provide guidance to RTS educators.
• Monitoring progress and compliance with the Program’s Funding Sources by: tracking the number and types of presentations, coordinating program budgets, compiling accurate data and narratives for program activities, goals, and needs for grant reports and proposals.
• Coordinate the implementation of program evaluations (both internal and grant funded required).
• Lead collaboration efforts with other County agencies and schools in order to increase outreach and services in the County.
• Direct Services: Share duties on the 24-hour crisis line, provide counseling, and other direct services such as accompaniment, advocacy, etc., including overnight shifts.
• Create content for social media posts and presentations, the quarterly agency newsletter, and other print and online literature.
• Perform administrative and operational tasks including routine office tasks and provide leadership as appropriate to contribute to the operation and growth of the agency.

• Minimum experience of two years providing outreach, education, and program coordination.
• Strong, dynamic public speaking and training skills.
• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, including the ability to listen, clearly state needs, compose documents, etc.
• Ability to develop and communicate a project plan effectively.
• Ability to address crises and problem-solve effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to balance autonomy, accountability, and collaboration.
• Commitment to developing or expanding trauma-focused counseling and advocacy skills.
• Fluency in Spanish language strongly desired.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent informal experience.
• Willingness and availability to work flexible hours, including some weekend and evening hours.
• Valid California driver’s license, insurance, and reliable access to transportation.

Rape Trauma Services (RTS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1995 to address the unmet need in San Mateo County for comprehensive services for survivors of sexual violence and other forms of abuse.The mission of RTS is to eliminate all forms of violence, with a special focus on sexual assault and abuse. Informed by our understanding of traumatic experiences and cycles of violence, we facilitate healing and the prevention of violence through the provision of counseling, advocacy, and education. RTS promotes and adopts policies, practices, and social values rooted in fairness, equity, and inclusiveness. We make our services accessible to all residents by minimizing economic and cultural barriers to participation. Services are free and delivered with linguistic and cultural competence.The major service components of RTS include the following:• 24-hour confidential crisis line• Crisis, Short-term, and Long-term Counseling• Individual and Group Counseling• Advocacy & Accompaniment• Prevention Education, Community Outreach and Professional Training