Job Posting TitleViolence Prevention Coordinator
Agency340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Supervisory Organization340 Injury Prevention Service
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull time
Job TypeRegular
CompensationThe annual salary for this position is up to $55,000.00 based on education and experience.
Why you’ll love it here!RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!
Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.
- Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
- A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
- 11 paid holidays a year.
- Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
Job DescriptionLocation: 123 Robert S Kerr Ave OKC, OK 73102
Salary: Up to $55,000.00 based on education and experience.
Full Time /Part Time: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Why you’ll love it here!RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!! What is Public Health?
Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.
- Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
- A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
- 11 paid holidays a year.
- Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
Position Description: This position serves as a violence prevention coordinator within the Injury Prevention Service (IPS) and is responsible for advancing the implementation of effective and sustainable statewide prevention strategies in support of the Rape Prevention and Education Program and other violence prevention initiatives. The position is responsible for capacity building, collaboration with state and community stakeholders across multiple sectors, consultation, technical assistance, program development and evaluation, information dissemination, and implementation of evidence-based prevention strategies.
Duties:- Develop, implement, and maintain multiple program and policy prevention strategies to reduce sexual, domestic, and intimate partner violence.
- Ensure shared risk and protective factors are addressed and amplified throughout the prevention programs within the Injury Prevention Service.
- Identify and engage stakeholders; establish partnerships with public, private, tribal, and nonprofit organizations; facilitate multi-disciplinary coalitions or workgroups; and collaborate with partners to leverage resources for advancing statewide efforts.
- Prepare written materials and resources for professional and lay audiences for a variety of purposes, such as education, strategic planning, grant progress reporting, media, and advocacy.
- Develop and deliver presentations on sexual, domestic, and intimate partner violence, prevention strategies, healthy relationships and related topics to public and professional audiences; conduct media interviews; and provide consultation to partners.
- Maintain subject matter expertise on evidence-based and evidence-informed violence prevention practices.
- Effectively and efficiently manage multiple ongoing projects at various levels of the social ecological model.
- Effectively interact with diverse groups of stakeholders to achieve common goals.
- Facilitate the integration of state and local prevention efforts.
- Conduct program evaluation and quality improvement projects and disseminate findings.
- Represent the Injury Prevention Service on various committees and provide progress reports, technical assistance, data, and information to the groups.
Other Duties- Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
- Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
Minimum Qualifications:Requirements consist of a Master’s degree in public health, public administration, sociology, psychology, wellness management, community health, or a closely related field and two years of experience in a field involving project planning and management or health education/promotion OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education.
Application Requirements:- If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
- All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications: - At least one year of work experience in injury prevention; implementing community-based primary prevention programs; work or volunteer experience with sexual assault or domestic violence services; and/or with sexual or domestic violence prevention.
- Expertise with the Prevention Through Liberation framework, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), social determinants of health, shared risk and protective factors, and equity as these concepts relate to an anti-violence approach within the social ecological model.
- Applicants who demonstrate the possess the minimum qualifications (education and experience requirements) and the preferred qualifications will be given additional consideration during the interview process.
Valued Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of public health problems, principles, and practices; of theoretical concepts of health behavior; of current social and economic problems as they relate to public health; of group organization and leadership; of community infrastructure development; and of basic research and statistical techniques is required. Exceptional interpersonal, planning, and project management skills are required in order to effectively and efficiently develop, conduct, and evaluate trainings, meetings, presentations, and programs. Ability is required to speak to the public; to organize communities, establish and facilitate coalitions, and direct groups; to prepare a variety of educational materials and other written documents; to work effectively with diverse populations; and to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions. Additional requirements include strong critical thinking, time management, and conflict management skills; the ability to translate plans into action; establish and maintain effective working relationships; and self-motivation and drive to achieve established goals and objectives.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level, but also includes various public/community establishments used for training classes, presentations, meetings, and other required duties. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to stand, talk, walk, lift, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and standing and daily use of a computer and phone. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.
Telework: This position is Hybrid and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion.
Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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