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Domestic Violence Community Engagement Specialist
Lutheran Settlement House
Full-Time
Posted: 03/30/2023
Location:
Philadelphia ,Overview: Lutheran Settlement House (LSH), a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, is seeking a Domestic Violence (DV) Community Engagement Specialist to develop and implement community engagement initiatives to raise awareness about DV and engage community members in prevention and intervention efforts. The DV Community Engagement Specialist will be responsible for facilitating trainings and workshops on DV and related topics, and developing and implementing community outreach and engagement strategies with community partners and capacity-building programs working to end DV.
Responsibilities:
Awareness - Develop and implement strategies to raise awareness of DV and its impact on individuals, families, and communities.
- Conduct community presentations and trainings on DV and related topics, including the 40-hour DV Advocate Training.
- Develop and distribute informational materials such as brochures, flyers, and posters at outreach events.
- Engage with local media to promote awareness and education around DV.
Mobilization - Build relationships and networks to mobilize community members to take action against DV through a combination of training and organizing.
- Develop partnerships with community organizations, faith groups, and other stakeholders on issues related to DV.
- Organize community events and activities to promote awareness and mobilization about DV.
- Facilitate trainings and workshops for diverse groups on how to recognize and respond to DV.
Advocacy and Organizing – Train and organize communities to develop strategies that support survivors and prevent DV.
- Support advocacy and organizing campaigns to promote policies and practices that address DV.
- Participate in community coalitions and task forces on DV prevention and related issues.
- Provide technical assistance to community members and organizations on advocacy strategies and tactics.
Social Change - Build community capacity to promote social change and cultural transformation around DV.
- Collaborate with the Teen Dating Violence Specialist on Summer STAR (Students Talking About Relationships), a 6 week long intensive paid service-learning program for youth to learn about healthy relationships and social justice.
- Build and support the leadership of LSH’s Survivors Network, a network that provides opportunities for previous LSH clients to develop leadership and advocacy skills to further their personal goals in the movement.
- Build and Support the Leadership of LSH’s Masculinity Action Project—an initiative that works to organize men and people who identify with masculinity into local gender justice initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Prior experience in community engagement/organizing, workshop design and facilitation, or DV prevention is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Commitment to advocating for social justice issues.
- Completion of a state mandated 40-hour DV training and 5 hours of double staffing is required; can be completed upon hiring.
The DV Community Engagement Specialist will report to the Community Education Supervisor and work closely with other members of the community education team. This position may require working non-traditional work to accommodate community events and activities. Like all our team members, this position will be trained to answer the DV hotline and support with walk-in counseling and support, as we are all asked to support with direct service as needed. We value diversity and aim to have our staff diversity mirror our client population. We strongly encourage BIPOC applicants and other diverse backgrounds to apply.
To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to job@LSHphilly.org