Violence Prevention Instructor
Listed on 2026-01-13
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Non-Profit / Outreach, Volunteer / Humanitarian -
Social Work
Youth Development
Violence Prevention Instructor
Location:
Springfield, MA, US
Type:
Full Time (FT) |
Schedule:
Monday‑Friday; 37.5 hours per week with flexibility to respond to programmatic needs.
Salary: $25.64 per hour (FLSA Non‑Exempt). Requisition .
Reports to:
Violence Prevention Supervisor.
Grant timeline: 2 years.
Organization: YWCA of Western Massachusetts – dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. It provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault, offering crisis shelter, transitional housing, counseling, court‑advocacy, community education, supervised visitation, and vocational training for youth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Deliver evidence‑based violence prevention curricula to youth ages 12‑18 in Hampden County.
- Leverage existing YWCA partnerships with schools and youth‑serving organizations; forge new partnerships to expand program reach.
- Network and build relationships with public schools, private schools, youth‑serving organizations, and charter schools in Hampden County.
- Engage youth in prevention services, equipping them with skills to prevent exploitation.
- Organize trainings for YWCA agency staff (emergency shelter, supportive housing, young parent living, rape crisis center, domestic‑violence counseling, and hotline) to embed violence prevention into policies and daily client interactions.
- Embed trauma‑informed practices, maintain confidentiality, and uphold YWCA mission and principles.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Committed to YWCA mission and vision.
- Experience collaborating with nonprofit organizations, public schools, and colleges.
- Experience working with youth in urban school settings and at‑risk youth.
- Understanding of interpersonal and structural racism and bias.
- Experience in public speaking and/or group facilitation.
- English/Spanish proficiency preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage challenging situations, mediate conflicts, and provide appropriate support to youth (crisis management & conflict resolution).
Seniority level:
Entry level |
Employment type:
Full‑time | Job function:
Education and Training | Industries:
Individual and Family Services.
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