Job Description

Naomi Society

Prevention & Awareness Coordinator

Naomi Society works to eliminate violence against women and gender-based violence in Antigonish and Guysborough Counties by protecting and promoting the safety, dignity, and human rights of women, children, and all genders through trauma-informed community prevention, outreach, support, and advocacy. Our work strives to be inclusive of social, economic, and cultural needs while addressing the foundational issues of domestic, family, intimate partner, and sexual violence.

Governed by the Board of Directors Naomi Society is a member organization of the Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) and receives operational funding from the Department of Opportunities and Social Development through the Nova Scotia Status of Women.

Terms of Employment

Permanent, Fulltime, Salary Range: $46958.56-55635.99/year

Access to Chamber of Commerce Health Benefits and RRSP Benefit Program

35 Hours/Week, usually Monday-Friday, 0800-1600 with evenings and weekends when required

Some flexibility to work from home on occasion

Reports to the Executive Director

Qualifications & Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in social services, social sciences, counselling, marketing or equivalent combination of training and expertise
• A minimum of 2-years' experience in a related field with a strong understanding of the dynamics of domestic, family, intimate partner and sexual violence
• Knowledge of the justice system
• Proficiency in the development, implementation and facilitation of educational sessions and presentations
• Ability to navigate community support systems with a strong sense of community resources and agencies

Exceptional skills developing and managing social media content and accounts

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint), Google Workspace (Gmail, Doc, Calendar & Slides) and Canva

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Applicant must be willing to travel within Guysborough & Antigonish Counties on a regular basis and to other areas of the province on occasion (compensation for mileage)
• A valid driver's license, insurance, reliable transportation
• Clear Vulnerable Sector & Child Abuse Registry Check

The role of the Prevention & Awareness Coordinator is to :

work with the Board & Staff to implement recommendations of the National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence and other national and provincial inquiries

develop, implement and deliver education and preventative education sessions

promote healthy relationships within Antigonish and Guysborough County

attend community events and festivals to promote the importance of building and sustaining healthy relationships

build community relationships that promote inclusivity in services

assist with all social media accounts for Naomi Society

engage with the community around the supports and services offered by Naomi Society

oversight of the website and promotional materials to ensure information is up to date and relevant and that links are operating correctly

listen and respond with a trauma informed and culturally sensitive lens while providing referrals to Support Workers, or other community agencies

research new and innovative ways to engage the community

provide administrative support to Executive Director as required and

conduct other duties as directed by the Executive Director

•Naomi Society is committed to building a team reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage candidates who are• African Nova Scotian, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, Newcomers and members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. We encourage people to self-identify in their cover letter.

Application Deadline: Friday, February 21, 2025.

Please email a PDF version of your cover letter and resume as one document to:

•info@naomisociety.ca•

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $46,958.00-$55,635.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-21