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Prevention & Public Education Manager

4 weeks ago

Niagara Falls, Canada Women's Place of South Niagara Inc. Full time

**JOB SUMMARY (Temporary 12 Month Contract)**

Reporting to the Director of Development & Stewardship, the Prevention & Public Education Manager (PPE) will coordinate and oversee the public education program of the Agency. The PPE will work in conjunction with the Management Team to design and implement a new public education program focused on gender-based violence, healthy relationships and how to stop using gender-based stereotypes that perpetuate the mistreatment of women and girls. The PPE will be responsible for the research and development of the program, coordinating the launch of the program, working collaboratively with organizations within South Niagara to facilitate the presentation and capturing relevant statistics. Further, the PPE will be called upon to provide community education on gender-based violence and Women’s Place of South Niagara Services.

**KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

Public Education Program

  • Develops, implements and regularly evaluates public information sessions on behalf of the agency and keeps abreast of changes in the areas of violence against women. For example, public speaking in schools, community agencies, work places, service clubs and churches are the on on-going responsibility of this position.
  • Develops and/or obtains public education materials such as handouts, pamphlets, display board and banners and audio visual resources of the agency. Consults with staff regarding the development of, or purchase of agency wide resources and promotional materials.
  • Develops and maintains strategic alliances with Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology, Brock University, District School Board of Niagara in order to promote prevention on-campus and ensure the topic of violence against women is addressed in the curriculum for Social Services Workers, EMS, Police Foundation students, etc.
  • Serves as an Ambassador for WPSN and work in a co-operative and collaborative manner with community partners.

Financial Management

  • Monitors the program’s operating budgets to ensure operation within the respective financial targets and approved budgets.
  • Brings any funding opportunities to the attention of the Executive Director and/or Development Department.

Contributing to an Effective Work Environment

  • Works harmoniously and cooperatively with all staff, volunteers and placements by modeling professionalism, appropriate communication and conflict resolution behaviours as well as actively participating and contributing to management and staff meetings and Board of Directors meetings as requested.

**Agency Policy and Procedures**

  • As a member of the management team, the Prevention & Public Education Manager is expected to act as a role model, adhering to and respecting all agency policies and procedures. This would include matters related to safety and security, conflict of interest and confidentiality.
  • Ensures that all intervention programming and procedures implemented by the PPE are consistent with the agency’s Mission Statement, Philosophy Statement and Principles of Intervention.

Use of Supervision

  • Establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with the Director of Development & Stewardship, Executive Director and Board. Seeking out the support of the Director of Development & Stewardship as reasonably needed or as required by agency procedures, policies or directives and effectively communicating concerns when issues arise.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education**

A relevant post secondary program and/or a minimum of 2 years experience in a related field, is required.

**Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience**

  • Demonstrated experience in a non-profit/social services setting.
  • In-Depth knowledge of the issue of women’s abuse, as well as up-to-date knowledge of current theories, the social services network and counselling practices.
  • Knowledge of office automation technologies, including computer hardware and software. Working knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Creative Suite, Wordpress (or other web content programs) and database management an asset.
  • Superior planning and organizational abilities, as well effective business communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are essential.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet internal and external deadlines.
  • Ability to provide good customer service in a timely and professional manner.
  • Sensitivity and awareness of the issue of violence against women.
  • Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality standards.

**Other Requirements**

  • Criminal Reference Check for the vulnerable sector.
  • Valid Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $27.00 per hour

**Benefits**

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

Schedule

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

**Education**

  • Bachelor's Degree (pre