Posting number: 2026-00136
Department: Police
Job classification: Family Advocacy Center Prevention Coordinator
Posting type: Internal & External
Categories: Mental Health, Social Services, Law Enforcement, Human Services, Forensics, Counseling, Criminology, Community and Social Services
Researches, designs, implements, and measures community awareness and prevention education initiatives aligned with program goals. Collaborates with community leaders, law enforcement agencies, and staff to effectively deliver prevention education programs to targeted audiences and assess their impact.
Identifies community awareness and prevention education needs and works with staff to develop program resources and secure funding to meet these needs.
Evaluates, designs, and implements current programs. Research prevention programs and community awareness education programs that best fit the needs of the community and the advocacy center.
Develops strategic relationships with community stakeholders, organizations serving children, sports organizations, faith-based organizations, and educational institutions to host events and raise awareness of child abuse, domestic violence, and elderly abuse.
Markets and promotes prevention awareness, education opportunities, and prevention materials to the community. Creates new content, updates, and maintains the advocacy center website and social media platforms.
Develops a program evaluation structure to assess effectiveness continuously. Ensures completion of targeted program goals. Develops data collection methods to demonstrate program effectiveness. Adjusts program structure, delivery, and target audience as needed.
Works with various training programs and subject matter experts to coordinate training for law enforcement and other staff members. Record, maintain, and train staff and partners on the use of the database and program forms.
Research, prepare, and analyze a variety of data, reports, procedures, and forms. Assists with data reporting for grant reports and various funding opportunities.
Handles various special projects and assignments and provides temporary coverage for various positions as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.
To view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications, please click to view the Class Specification here.
A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Master’s degree in Education or a related field preferred.
Two (2) years of experience working in an advocacy center focused on evidence-based prevention programming, conducting needs assessments, child development, victim advocacy, or managing projects.
A valid Arizona Operator’s Driver's License or the ability to obtain one by the time of hire.
Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation and a psychological exam.
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