Prevention Specialist

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Engagement and Prevention, the Prevention Specialist is responsible for the implementation of research-based and effective primary prevention programs and initiatives focused on interpersonal violence (sexual assault, relationship abuse, stalking, and sexual harassment) for UNH-Durham undergraduate and graduate students. The Prevention Specialist facilitates a wide range of prevention programs on topics including consent, bystander intervention, and healthy relationships for both general student audiences and specific student groups and populations such as student leaders, Fraternity and Sorority Life, and student athletes. The Prevention Specialist also supervises and manages the education & engagement student employees and volunteers. The Prevention Specialist also contributes to the advocacy drop-in rotation within the SHARPP Center, providing direct services to individuals impacted by interpersonal violence as needed.

This position requires self-scheduled evening and weekend commitments throughout the year.

Duties/Responsibilities

Prevention & Engagement Education (70%) 

• Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Engagement and Prevention, serve as the main Prevention and Engagement facilitator for the UNH-Durham campus, including:

  • Delivering remote and in-person prevention and engagement programming to undergraduate and graduate student audiences

  • Facilitating the SHARPP Center’s primary prevention programming on topics such as consent, bystander intervention, and healthy relationships

  • Facilitating SHARPP Center outreach and engagement programming, such as SHARPP 101 and SHARPP Jeopardy

  • Supporting prevention and engagement programming on the UNH Manchester and UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law campuses as needed

  • Manage the coordination of program requests, including outreach to campus partners, scheduling, and logistics

• Serve as a member of the SHARPP Center Prevention & Engagement team:

  • Assist the Assistant Director of Engagement and Prevention with the planning, organizing, and facilitating of engagement efforts, awareness campaigns, and special events as needed

  • Provide input on outreach and engagement materials, such as brochures and resource pamphlets

  • Contribute to the overall vision of Prevention and Engagement for the SHARPP Center through attendance at Prevention & Engagement Team meetings, vision setting, and goal planning activities

• Maintain awareness of trends, research and best practices in IPV prevention education, including through professional development opportunities and peer-reviewed research, and ensure that the SHARPP Center’s prevention offerings and learning outcomes are aligned with best practice

• Collect and submit program data related to prevention & engagement initiatives as required by grant funding

  • Attend NHCADSV Prevention Educator monthly meetings to represent the SHARPP Center and receive relevant updates and information regarding expectations for data, reporting, and compliance under relevant grants and program standards

  • Assist with updating and submitting the SHARPP Center Rape Prevention Education (RPE) grant worksheets as required by the NHCADSV

Supervision & Volunteer Management (20%)

• Supervise 1-2 SHARPP Center Education and Engagement undergraduate, part-time student employees

• With the support of the Assistant Director of Engagement and Prevention, recruit, train, onboard, & manage the pool of 20-30 Community Educator student volunteers

  • Plan & co-facilitate the annual “SHARPP Center Leaders Institute” training summit for new Community Educators

  • Support coordination of annual volunteer appreciation & recognition events

Confidential Advocacy (10%)

• Provide remote and in-person advocacy to UNH students, faculty and staff who have experienced interpersonal violence as needed

  • Participate in the SHARPP Center advocacy coverage rotation, responding to drop-ins, helpline calls, and appointments

  • Provide accompaniment, transportation, and support for survivors undergoing university disciplinary processes, sexual assault forensic exams, court appearances, and police interviews as needed by clients

  • Participate in biweekly SHARPP Center case review team meetings led by the Assistant Director of Advocacy

  • Collect and track data related to direct services provided per grant requirements

• Assist the Assistant Director of Advocacy and Survivor Advocate with the training of volunteer Peer Advocates as needed

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 2-4 years professional experience working on interpersonal violence prevention or related experience with primary prevention, public health, education, training and curriculum, and/or workshop facilitation

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• Confidentiality under NH RSA 173:C (30+ hours of training by a New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence crisis center) or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire (training can be provided by the SHARPP Center)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with delivering trainings or facilitating workshops; ability to comfortably educate audiences of various sizes and demographics around complex topics

• Ability to work autonomously and in a self-directed capacity; Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and follow-through

• Working knowledge of consent, bystander intervention, and interpersonal violence prevention theories and approaches

• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities while maintaining a positive outlook and working effectively in a collaborative environment.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, especially PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of background check and motor vehicle records check required

• Ability to work self-scheduled nights and weekends as needed to fulfill program requests for student audiences

Preferred Qualifications: