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Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE)/Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator

Job Type: 
Career
Company: 
The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)
Deadline: 
06/24/2010
Qualifications: 
  • Minimum of a bachelors degree in human services field with experience in the sexual assault arena
  • Strong strategic planning, technical assistance and project management skills
  • Excellent communication skills – verbal and written, with individuals and among groups
  • Ability to promote strategic, measurable progression for program goals and objectives 
  • Knowledge of Microsoft office applications, content management applications and social networking/communications vehicles
  • Access to a car and valid drivers license; this position requires some travel within Maryland.
Salary Level: 
DOE + benefits
Contact Info: 

To Apply
Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jboden@mcasa.org. 

Description: 

The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) is looking for a candidate with knowledge in the sexual assault arena to provide strategic planning and leadership, technical assistance and training to sexual assault forensic nurse examiners, advocates and other allied professionals. This is a full-time position located at the Arnold, MD office that reports directly to the MCASA executive director.

More Information: 

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide strategic direction and leadership for both Maryland Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) programs and Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs) to further their work
  • Provide technical assistance to Maryland’s SAFE programs and SARTs
  • Coordinate with attorney(s) from MCASA’s Sexual Assault Legal Institute to address legal questions and needs
  • Provide training to sexual assault forensic nurse examiners
  • Implement sexual assault advocacy training curriculum for Maryland’s rape recovery programs
  • Assist in the production of training and technical assistance materials and other resources to support SAFE programs and SARTs
  • Support effective communications for both SAFE programs and SARTs, including the use of social networking/online communities
  • Conduct community outreach and education as it relates to SAFE/SART activities
  • Collect data needed for grant reports and oversee report preparation
  • Prioritize and fulfill responsibilities in accordance with available funding and grant requirements
  • Such other duties as assigned by executive director

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This job requires the ability to travel to and from different locations within the State of Maryland.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Commitment to Diversity
MCASA is committed to diversity of experience and background in its workforce, EOE.