Statewide Training (VOCA) Specialist

Reports To: Director Training & Community Outreach

Purpose: The VOCA Training Specialist supports the VOCA Statewide Training and Technical Assistance grant. The position tracks and meets goals of the grant through providing expert training and technical assistance for victim service providers and front-line professionals with an emphasis on VOCA funded dual domestic and sexual violence programs and sexual assault programs statewide. The program goal is to expand the capacity of professionals to respond to and support victim/survivors of sexual violence.

Job Type: Prime-Time 30 hours per week. Up to 20% of travel may be required to facilitate trainings or attend conferences. Some nights and weekends are required. During the first 30 days of employment 4 to 5 days in the office may be required. Following the first 30 days this position will have a hybrid work schedule with 2 to 3 days per week in the office.

Major Duties Include:

• Provide training sessions to organizations and agencies including but not limited to sexual assault programs and other victim service providers throughout Tennessee

• Coordination of details for training sessions preparing and assembling training materials for participants dynamic facilitation of training content and collecting attendance and survey data.

• Engage in outreach efforts to current and potential community partners to promote training opportunities and increase participation in training offerings.

• Facilitate prepare and personalize virtual and in person support retreats for sexual assault service providers for the purpose of providing both continuing education and opportunities for self and community care to mitigate burnout and compassion fatigue in professionals.

• Meet administrative/clerical needs of VOCA grant including but not limited to setting meetings timely correspondence with requests/participants and participating in team meetings.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

• Masters level degree in related field or equivalent experience is required.

• A minimum of 10 hours of education training or certification related to trauma domestic violence sexual violence or closely related topics is required. Documentation of this requirement might be requested during the interview process.

• A demonstrated history of applied research and a strong understanding of sexual assault dynamics trauma-informed responses and treatment considerations are essential.

Required Experience:

• 3 years of experience in public speaking and presenting training and community education.

• Working with systems/organizations working on behalf of sexual assault victims/survivors.

• Working with diverse communities along with a strong understanding of equity and justice principles. This role requires a commitment to supporting survivors especially those from marginalized backgrounds and a background in identity-focused education and equity training.

• Experience in community relations and/or providing technical assistance is also highly valued.

SAC reserves the right to waive any of the above qualifications dependent on work experience and other qualifying factors.

Competencies:

• Ability to effectively communicate with community partners from multiple disciplines to build and maintain meaningful relationships and partnerships.

• Must be pro-active engaging and possess excellent rapport building skills.

• Must be able to balance being organized and detail-oriented with being flexible and keeping up with changing scopes of project work.

• Models trauma-informed approach and cultural humility related to client care and team/organizational wellness.

• Skilled at meeting facilitation and public speaking to multiple education levels backgrounds and disciplines.

• Organized detail-oriented and able to manage and track data.

• Able to identify and respond to shifting priorities.

• Utilizes good judgement to deescalate/pivot conversations and handle a disruptor in a training.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).

Benefits:

SAC offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Employer-sponsored medical dental and vision insurance
• Employer-covered long-term disability insurance and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) benefits
• Discounted supplemental AFLAC benefit options
• 401(k) Plan with matching options
• 15 days of Paid Time Off annually with increased accrual rates each year
• 10 paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays annually
• 12 hours of Days of Action annually
• Self-Care Leave with every five years of employment
• Monthly Therapy Stipend

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to . Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Selected applicants will participate in the following interview process:

• Virtual interview with Human Resources
• Virtual interview with Director Training & Community Outreach and Vice President Community Relations
• In-Person interview with Training Team office tour and presentation

SAC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.