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AgencyDomestic Violence, Office for the Prevention of

TitleGender Violence Prevention Specialist 1 - VID 160071

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 80 S. Swan St.

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience* in the provision of domestic or gender-based violence prevention services; the provision of human services, training and education, government, social justice or gender-based advocacy services; or public policy research and development.

*Substitutions: A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience; or a Ph.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Safe and Together certified.
• Understanding of the federal, state, and local government landscape, as well as expertise in domestic and gender-based violence, economic mobility programs, justice system involvement, and policy implementation at the state and local government level.
• Understanding of consensus building within communities, equity, diversity and inclusion, child custody and visitation, safe paternity and child support establishment, secondary traumatic stress, and trauma-informed and responsive approaches.

Duties Description Reporting to the Assistant Director of Professional Education in the Bureau of External Affairs the incumbent will be responsible for the delivery, reporting, evaluation, and support in development of domestic and gender-based violence training and/or technical assistance to various audiences.

Duties may include but not be limited to:
• Deliver training content in-person and on-line as outlined in the specified curriculum to support statewide training of professionals including but not limited to child welfare, Child Protective Services, and Social Services.
• Provide post-training support.
• Provide technical assistance to other government agencies and community organizations including assessing needs, collecting and maintaining data, and developing materials and job aids.
• Facilitate meetings and co-training curricula with staff from other agencies.
• Assist in the review of domestic and gender-based violence related educational, training, and informational materials and policies.
• Conduct research to enhance project activities.
• Assist in the development of curricula.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement training initiatives: conduct needs assessment and task analysis research, develop learning objectives, training lessons, and related materials (including activities, practices, job aids, handouts, and workbooks), and contribute to the research and development of Computer Based Training modules using a combination of lecture and visual applications.
• Prepare and complete reports as requested.
• Recruit and coordinate training programs.
• Assist in the development of informational and outreach materials.
• Conduct outreach programs and presentations including coordinating project activities related to presentation delivery.
• Prepare written reports, facilitate data collection, and evaluate as required by the agency and/or funding sources.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Additional Comments NOTE:
• Travel may be required (approximately 20%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is an equal opportunity employer. OPDV does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling all forms of oppression, including gender based violence and racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities and survivors of gender-based violence to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources/JHG

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor, Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.