Family Violence Prevention Specialist

Job Title:                  Family Violence Prevention Specialist

Reports to:              Client Services Director

FLSA Status:            Exempt     

Job Type:                  Full Time[1]

Salary Range:          $40,000-$60,000

Position Summary

To provide advocacy, prevention services, and direct support services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, stalking, and human trafficking within the Monadnock Region in collaboration with the Division of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).

Key Responsibilities

The Family Violence Prevention Specialist (FVPS) is an essential role at the Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention (MCVP). The FVPS works in collaboration with DCYF to prevent and respond to family violence, when both domestic violence and child abuse are reported. The FVPS will work half time at MCVP and half time at DCYF. While working with children and families is a crucial component of the FVPS’s responsibilities, the person in this position will also work with any client who seeks services from MCVP.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and uphold confidentiality
• Commitment to trauma-informed and survivor-centered approaches

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, human trafficking, and the co-occurrence of child abuse and domestic violence
• Knowledge of local social services and community resources
• Experience providing crisis intervention and survivor advocacy
• Comfort with facilitating education or awareness programming for the public or professionals
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Compensation and Benefits

• Ranges from $55,000 to $75,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Benefits include health and dental insurance, employer contributions to a SEP IRA, and generous paid time off (full details available upon request)

Equal Opportunity Statement

MCVP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected and valued. We encourage applications from all candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences – including but not limited to people of color, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and survivors of violence. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.

Additional Requirements

This role involves both field and office-based work in close collaboration with DCYF and community partners. Candidates must meet the following requirements to support safe, responsive, and effective service delivery:

• Availability for occasional evening or weekend hours to support on-call coverage, client needs, or special events
• Completion of:
  • 30-hour Foundations of Advocacy training through MCVP and the NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (NHCADSV), in accordance with NH RSA 173-C
  • DCYF Core Training, provided after hire
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the Monadnock Region
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and willingness to undergo criminal background and DMV checks
• Residency within the Monadnock Region (or willingness to relocate)
• Willingness to sign and uphold a confidentiality agreement consistent with MCVP’s values and state law

[1] The FVPS will work 20 hours per week in the DCYF Keene District Office with the Child Protective Services Unit and 20 hours per week in the MCVP office. The FVPS will be 100% an employee of MCVP.