All positions are currently full.
The Delaware Alliance Against Sexual Violence has a part-time opening for a Sexual Violence Program Specialist. The Sexual Violence Program Specialist will work in conjunction with the Executive Director to fulfill the mission to address sexual violence in Delaware by creating an inclusive community that supports survivors through advocacy, intervention, and awareness. Some of the work activities will include but are not limited to:
• Enhance statewide community awareness on the dynamics of sexual assault/violence in Delaware. Help with the coordination of public awareness events statewide. Respond to technical assistance requests from Delaware victim service provider organizations. Work with the local judicial systems and law enforcement regarding favorable responses to serve victims and survivors of sexual assault. Assist with conducting listening sessions with survivors to identify and address gaps and barriers to services. Directs referrals received by DAASV to appropriate victim service provider organizations.
• Other work activities as assigned.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social/behavioral sciences, criminal justice, women studies, gender-based violence, or closely related field. One to two years of work experience working with victims and survivors of violence. Knowledge of community resources for survivors of sexual assault. Survivors of sexual assault are encouraged to apply.
Hybrid work model. The headquarters office is in Wilmington, Delaware. Must be fully vaccinated/boosted to align with DAASV'S COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees, interns, and volunteers.
Rape Prevention and Education: Assessing Coalition Capacity to Advance Primary Prevention
The Delaware Alliance Against Sexual Violence (DAASV)—an approved state sexual assault coalition named on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Rape, Prevention, and
Education site—is partnering with Dr. Cheryl M. Ackerman, Scientist at the Center for Drug and Health Studies at the University of Delaware, and team members to conduct a primary
prevention capacity assessment and develop recommendations based on assessment findings.
Sexual assault is a substantial public health issue affecting millions of people in the United States annually. The state of Delaware is no exception. According to National Intimate Partner
and Sexual Violence Survey data released in 2022, 54% of women and 31% of men have experienced some form of sexual violence in their lifetime. In Delaware, 16.2% of adult women and 4% of men reported having been forced into non-consensual sex at some point during their lives. Furthermore, there are disparities in different communities’ experience or prevalence of
sexual assault and their ability to access preventative measures and treatment services. In Delaware specifically, the coalition has identified rural communities, children and teens, culturally specific (BIPOC, Muslim, etc.), LGBTQ, and persons with disabilities as communities at high risk for sexual violence and needing additional resources. This project aims for DAASV
to improve its ability to drive equitable health outcomes across all Delaware communities by better understanding its own coalition’s and community partners’ capacity to advance primary
prevention.
The goals for this project are: • Goal 1: Assess the internal capacity of DAASV and the Delaware Network coalition members, victim service providers, and overall coalition participants
for primary prevention and advancing health equity in Delaware. Goal 2: Based on assessment data, develop recommendations and action steps for implementing primary prevention strategies and activities to advance health equity in Delaware.
Progress towards these goals will be determined by achieving the following outcomes for preventing sexual violence and promoting health equity in Delaware:
• Outcome 1: Develop an increased understanding of staff expertise and available resources within the Delaware Network.
• Outcome 2: Develop an increased understanding of available data sources to identify Delaware population(s) and focus communities.
• Outcome 3: Develop an increased understanding of current partnerships and how these partnerships are/are not meeting the current and future primary prevention and health equity work needs.
• Outcome 4: Develop an increased understanding of current technical assistance provision and how well it incorporates health equity.
They can communicate effectively with others and likes to engage with various people. They have experience and knowledge in sexual violence, advocacy, community
awareness activities, and working with culturally specific populations. They can share concrete examples of their ability to create something from nothing and accurately assess the training needs of their audience when developing
programs and initiatives to meet those needs. They do what is necessary to see a project through to the end. They are engaging as a trainer and facilitator. They can work with various people and make them feel a part of something bigger than themselves.
Prior experience working with victims and survivors of sexual assault is desired. Other desired skills include but are not limited to excellent follow-through on tasks, good verbal and written
communication skills, and knowledge of how various populations and communities experience health inequities and disparities. A proven track record of seeing a project from the beginning to
the end is critical, and examples of such work will be requested during the interview process.
The desired candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently when required and favorably with DAASV team members, University of Delaware team members, community
partners, stakeholders, and survivors of sexual assault.
Hybrid - Primarily work from home and Wilmington, Delaware office when
required.
Please send a cover letter and resume to
info@delawarealliance.org.
Or mail to V. Garvin
DAASV
501 Silverside Road, Suite 26,
Wilmington, Delaware 19809
Resume will be accepted until the position is filled.