Alliance: The Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence:Peer Educator

The Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence:Peer Educator

Organization: The Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence

Listed On: April 28, 2008

Description:

Office Title:

Peer Educator

Payment:

Monthly payment based on the number of workshops facilitated

Agency:

The Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence and the Department of Youth and Community Development

Location:

OCDV, 100 Gold St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10038; Community organizations throughout the New York City area

Number Of Positions:

Eight (8)

Time Required:

Approximately 10 hours/month plus travel time (after training has been completed)

Application Deadline:

May 15, 2008 (late applications will not be considered)

Internship Description:

The Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and the Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence (OCDV) are recruiting young people to serve as Peer Educators on domestic violence, dating violence and healthy relationships. The internship is part of a citywide project to prevent teen dating violence and promote healthy relationships. This internship provides an exceptional opportunity to: (1) develop highly marketable facilitation and presentation skills; (2) work with peers in a leadership capacity; and (3) interface with government staff and organization leaders.

Responsibilities:

Peer Educators will facilitate a 90-minute workshop that covers family domestic violence, teen dating violence, and healthy relationships. Workshops will take place at community organizations throughout the New York City area, in all five boroughs. Each workshop consists of approximately 10-20 teenagers and is co-facilitated with other Peer Educators. Workshops are scheduled for in-school, after-school and evening hours, and occasionally on Saturdays. Specifically, Peer Educators must:

Participate in an extensive 25-hour training on family domestic violence, teen dating violence, healthy relationships and facilitation skills;
Facilitate approximately 4 workshops every month; and
Attend staff meetings with the Project Director.

Qualification Requirements:

Between the ages of 17 and 24;
Ability to manage time and resources responsibly;
Strong interpersonal and motivational skills;
Enthusiasm about educating teens about family domestic violence, teen dating violence and healthy relationships;
Strong desire to build leadership and facilitation skills;
Desire and ability to commit to the position for at least one year;
Willingness to travel via public transportation to all 5 boroughs; and
Ability to arrive on time to all meetings and workshops and maintain communication with the Project Director.

Submit Application to:

Kirsten M. deFur, Director of Research and Prevention Programs
Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence
100 Gold Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10038
Tel: (212) 341-3889 Fax: (212) 788-2798
Email: [1] Kdefur@cityhall.nyc.gov

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