Are you passionate about working for an organization that provides a confidential and secure safehouse for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking? Are you invested in a career that improves outcomes for underserviced or unserved communities? If the answer is yes, WEAVE may be the place for you.
Our Organization:WEAVE, founded in 1978, is Sacramento’s primary provider of services supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The organization offers 24/7 support and response, an emergency safehouse program, counseling, legal services, and much more to some of the most vulnerable members of Sacramento’s many communities. WEAVE has grown significantly in recent years, expanding services and capacity to meet community needs. With diverse programs and an organizational commitment to excellence, WEAVE is leading the way in service standards.
WEAVE’s mission is to promote safe and healthy relationships and support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. WEAVE’s vision is When Everyone Acts Violence Ends.Position Summary:The Prevention and Education Manager is responsible for overseeing and supervising programs that deliver primary prevention, education, and training activities focused on promoting healthy relationships and preventing domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. This role involves strategic planning, program development, community outreach, and staff supervision to ensure the effective implementation of prevention initiatives. In collaboration with other leaders, this role ensures that WEAVE continues to be a trusted resource across the region and the state for effective prevention and education programming.Key Responsibilities:The Prevention and Education Manager is a member of WEAVE’s Leadership Team.
This team shares responsibility to execute organization wide objectives and directives and guide their implementation. Team members work together to actualize Agency goals, monitor progress based on key performance indicators, and collaborate with colleagues to maximize program resources and effectiveness. This includes promoting a positive team spirit and sense of belonging for staff with healthy, productive, and respectful working relationships, fostering staff awareness of public image and issues that impact the financial, organizational, and professional stability of the agency, and presenting a model of responsive, inclusive, client-centered, and trauma-informed service to all stakeholders. Team members participate in coalitions and advisory groups aligned with their job functions and are expected to represent the Agency’s interests as well as share relevant information with the Leadership Team.
Supervision and Leadership:Recruit, lead and supervise a team of professionals providing primary prevention, education and training to a variety of stakeholders that promote healthy relationships and prevent domestic and sexual violence. Provide regular training, support, mentorship, and performance evaluations to staff; ensure staff consistently comply with agency policies such as time keeping, attendance, and record-keeping.Foster a positive and collaborative working environment; encourage team members to connect and work with others across departments and roles.Prevention and Education Services:Oversee the day-to-day aspects of staff delivering primary prevention, education and training regarding domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking.Ensure services are delivered using evidence-based approaches that are trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and culturally responsive; stay updated on best practices and emerging trends or needs in prevention and education work.Design and implement training sessions and workshops for various audiences, including schools, community organizations, and professionals.Develop educational materials and resources to support program goals, consistent with Agency priorities and brand guidelines; ensure all materials adhere to the highest standards of professionalism.Collaboration and Partnership:Act as the primary liaison between the organization and appropriate community partners or stakeholders, including schools, businesses, social services organizations, and others. Collaborate with other agency leaders to leverage existing partnerships and create new opportunities for education and training.Facilitate regular meetings and communication with partners to ensure coordinated service delivery.Advocate for policies and practices that support prevention efforts within the community partnership framework; leverage collaborative opportunities to educate others about the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence and the unique needs of survivors.Program Implementation and Evaluation:Maintain current understanding of program goals, objectives, and strategies as set forth in funding awards and/or the Agency strategic plan. Implement these consistently and lead staff to successfully implement them by ensuring a clear understanding of objectives and activities.Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, adjusting as needed based on data-driven decision-making and community needs.In collaboration with the Grants & Contracts team, assist with reports and maintain accurate records of program activities and outcomes.Grant and Budget ManagementAs needed, assist the Director of Programs and Grants & Contracts team with grant applications and reports.Monitor program spending to ensure alignment with financial goals and grant requirements.Ensure efficient resource allocation to meet program needs and maintain sustainability.Qualifications:
- Four-year degree in Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of three years of experience developing and/or delivering primary prevention or educational programming related to domestic or sexual violence.
- Experience managing multi-year projects or grants and program budgets preferred.
- Proven ability to lead, supervise, and develop others.
- Experience leading, facilitating and/or participating in successful collaborations.
- Strong knowledge of issues related to prevalence and prevention of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking.
- Commitment to working with diverse communities and promoting equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to work within and across teams to foster collaboration and growth.
- Post-hire successful completion of WEAVE’s 69-hour training and certification program and maintenance of annual Continuing Education hours.
- Valid California driver license, reliable transportation, and current vehicle insurance.
- Satisfactory results from criminal and civil background checks.
ADA Job Characteristics:
WEAVE is committed to providing inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplaces for all staff, including those with disabilities such as being in a wheelchair, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, blind or low vision, or other access or functional needs.
In partnership with the Society for the Blind, WEAVE works to equip staff of all abilities with reasonable accommodations to perform their job functions. These can include the provision of adaptive equipment, materials in alternate formats, and flexible work schedules. Our priority is to provide ongoing, individualized accommodations to give all staff access to resources best suited to their needs. If you require an accommodation to access this job application, please send a request to hr@weaveinc.org.
The work environment is primarily a busy office setting in a two-story building with stairs and an elevator. Local travel (driving) will be required to conduct meetings and other activities at various area locations. Employees may need to move around and between floors, occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 25 lbs., or reach items above their head, below their waist, or stored in/on drawers and shelves. Employees may also need to remain in one position (i.e. sitting or standing) for an extended period while completing work tasks. Must be able to efficiently operate a keyboard and mouse or adaptive equivalent, write reports, take notes; utilize desk tools such as phones or calculators, and utilize larger office equipment such as printers and copy machines. Communicate clearly and concisely to others. Apply above average reasoning and attention to detail as required in the accomplishment of job duties.
64131.00 To 104195.00 (USD) Annually
