Gender-based Violence Prevention

5 months ago

Halifax, Canada YMCA of Greater HalifaxDartmouth Full time

**Title**: Gender-Based Violence Prevention (GBVP) Program Facilitator & Assistant

**Position Status**: Full-Time

**Salary**: $36, 842 per year

**Start Date**: Immediately

**Location**: YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs

The YMCA is a place where everyone belongs. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all, in a welcoming space that is both nurturing and fun - in a community of shared responsibilities, where children and families can thrive.

There are lots of places to work, but few opportunities to do work that really matters, and the Y is one of those rare places. When you join our team, you don’t just get a job - you’ll embark on an exciting path in career development. You will be part of a team that provides children, youth, and adults of all ages a sense of belonging in their community.

**The Opportunity**

As the Program Facilitator & Assistant, you will play an integral role in the facilitation of programming, workshops, events, and presentations around gender-based violence awareness and prevention with newcomers of all ages as well as professional development training for service providers. This position will strategically collaborate and maintain relationships with key client groups, community agencies and other stakeholders. This position includes administrative and logístical tasks and promotional outreach to support the program goals and ongoing work.

**Responsibilities**
- Working with Newcomers around Gender-Based Violence Prevention
- Develop and facilitate culturally sensitive and trauma-informed presentations, workshops, and program activities for newcomer clients of all ages to raise awareness on: GBV and contributing factors, prevention themes and supports and services
- Create opportunities where newcomers can engage in sharing their own wisdom, skills, and ideas to be part of prevention and awareness
- Outreach and recruitment of newcomer clients for programming, workshops, and events
- Maintain the GBVP Social Media platforms to maintain communication and awareness
- Collaborate across YMCA programs to deliver place-based programming to meet newcomer clients needs
- Design and create promotional materials in the form of posters, videos, and social media posts to recruit participants
- Training Service Providers in Intercultural Approaches to GBV with newcomer communities
- Facilitate workshops and presentations for service providers to develop their capacity and understanding on working with newcomers around gender-based violence prevention
- Design and develop promotional material for programming and content for reporting
- Outreach and network with community partners and relevant agencies and maintain relationships of key stakeholders
- Coordinate and organize logistics of presentations, registration, project information and other materials distribution
- Source current resources and information about events, networks, campaigns, and issues related to gender-based violence prevention

**Qualifications & Skills**
- Speaking other languages considered a strong asset (Arabic, Somali or Swahili)
- Strong understanding of Gender-Based Violence, prevention, and best practices
- Understanding of 2SLGBTQIA+ identities and experience and working around creating safer and more inclusive spaces
- Knowledge in applying: Trauma informed, anti-racist and anti oppressive practices
- Lived experience as a newcomer who can bring their wisdom, experience and knowledge to this position or experience working directly with newcomers
- Facilitation experience with multiple types of stakeholders including newcomers, youth, and service providers
- Strong cross-cultural verbal/written communication and presentation skills
- Availability to work some evening and weekend hours and flexibility to accommodate variations outside of regular business hours, as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, Gender Studies, Adult Education, Public Health is considered an asset or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Having a valid drivers license and reliable vehicle is an asset

**We Offer**
- Participation in a comprehensive Group Benefits and Pension Program
- Strong work/life balance programs, i.e., paid vacation and personal days
- Individual and family YMCA Membership options
- Access to discounted childcare and programs

**We look forward to hearing from you**
- The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify._

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