Child Abuse Prevention Training Specialist - Youth

Child Abuse Prevention Training SpecialistThe New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC) is currently accepting applications for a Full-time Child Abuse Prevention Training Specialist at the NYSPCC. The position is a hybrid of in-person and remote work. The Child Abuse Prevention Training Specialist will work to support the development, delivery and promotion of the NYSPCC Training Institute curricula and materials. The Child Abuse Prevention Training Specialist, in collaboration with other members of the Training Institute, will help to support local, national and international child abuse prevention initiatives. The Child Abuse Prevention Training Specialist will help develop and deliver all abuse prevention programming targeting youth and parents/caregivers, with a focus on the Safe Touches program, an evidence-based child sexual abuse prevention program for K-3rd grade students that has been adapted for children with autism and similar disabilities. Additionally, this Child Abuse Prevention Training Specialist position will be the point person for development, scheduling and delivery of all workshops for youth in 4th through 12th grades on topics of sexual abuse, bullying and sexual harassment prevention, online safety and healthy relationships. The ability to deliver trainings virtually and travel to deliver workshops and trainings in-person via NYC public transportation is required, as well as the ability to work a flexible weekday schedule to accommodate an occasional early morning or evening session.Responsibilities:The Child Abuse Prevention Training Specialist for the Training Institute will support all activities of the Training Institute including but not limited to:Creating developmentally appropriate and engaging abuse prevention training curricula, materials and multi-media that incorporate best practices in child protection Keeping abreast of new research, news and media related to abuse prevention and child protectionConducting outreach to public and private schools and youth-serving organizations across New York City, including developing outreach materials, compiling outreach lists, and attending tabling events and resource fairsCoordinating and scheduling workshops for youth in 4th through 12th gradesCommunicating with school administrators, teachers, counselors and youth program staff, and providing excellent customer serviceFacilitating in-person child and youth workshops and parent and caregiver workshops on a variety of topicsCollecting, entering and reviewing workshop data and participant surveys for continuous quality improvement, and generating quarterly and annual program reportsCollaborating within the Training institute and across departments to meet funding goals and outputsTraining other facilitators (staff and interns) on training curriculaSupporting with the expansion of the Safe Touches program nationally, including facilitating training-of-trainers (ToT) and certifying facilitatorsQualifications:Bachelor's degree required. MSW, MHC, MPH or equivalent preferred, or 8-10 years of relevant experience. Experience teaching or providing workshops for youth; working with families and youth with histories of trauma and abuse.An understanding of the complexities of domestic violence, child abuse and neglect and the child welfare process is essential. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.Salary$70,000Excellent benefit package, including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 403B plan with match, life insurance, and generous vacation/personal day leave.If you meet the qualifications and are interested in applying for this position, or know of anyone who may be interested, please email your resume and cover letter to Norma Richards-Daniel at The NYSPCC, 520 Eighth Avenue, Suite 1401, New York, NY 10018 or nrichards@New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer that promotes diversity in its employment practices. Employment decisions are made without regard to an applicant's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex/gender (including gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, arrest or conviction record (consistent with the provisions of New York State's Corrections Law), partnership status, familial status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offense, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

Created: 2025-01-20