Social Worker/ School-Based Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) Coordinator

Job Summary

Day One seeks a licensed master social worker to join our RAPP Team as a full time Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) Coordinator. The position will be based at a NYC high school.

The RAPP Coordinator will provide the following teen dating violence prevention and intervention services at their high school:

• Trauma informed individual and group counseling
• Preventive and informative workshops on teen dating abuse and relationship wellness
• A peer leadership program
• Professional development for teachers and school staff
• Community outreach to youth, caregivers, and community members

As a full time employee of Day One, the RAPP Coordinator will be assigned to a New York City high school where they will provide direct services to students Monday-Thursday. On Fridays, RAPP Coordinators work out of the Day One office in lower Manhattan for supervision and team meetings.

COVID 19 Response 

In the interest of the safety of our staff, clients, and community, Day One has implemented a policy requiring that all employees attest to being fully vaccinated. Vaccinations are required in order to access our office building, schools, and other community partnership locations. In addition, some agencies or organizations that Day One partners with will require proof of vaccination to be presented in order to enter. Day One currently employs other safety protocols including a hybrid option to work from home, physical distancing, pre-registering to use the office space, and limitations on the numbers of staff using our office space at the same time. 

About Day One 

Since 2003, Day One has been the only organization in New York devoting its full resources to preventing intimate partner violence (IPV) among young people. Day One partners with youth to end dating abuse and domestic violence through community education, supportive services, legal advocacy and leadership development. Our multi-disciplinary approach brings together a highly collaborative staff with expertise in legal assistance, social services, and education service provision. Through RAPP, Day One provides clinical care and education to young people in schools concerning the areas of intimate partner violence,, consent, and healthy relationships and educates school staff and caregivers on how to support young people experiencing abuse.

Day One recognizes that anti-violence work is emotionally demanding and professionally complex. We strive to create an office culture that invests in the wellness of staff and leads to employee sustainability. Office policies are designed to promote healthful practices and establish a supportive and collaborative environment for and among staff. 

Responsibilities of the RAPP Coordinator include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and deliver classroom workshops on healthy relationships, dating abuse, consent and coercion, and other relevant topics. 
• Develop and deliver training for caregivers, community members, and school-based professionals.
• Deliver trauma-informed and anti-oppressive counseling to individuals and groups affected by dating violence.
• Collaboratively coordinate and facilitate the Summer Peer Leadership Institute, a 7-week intensive training program for high school youth to learn leadership and advocacy skills.
• Coordinate outreach, scheduling, and partnership with community-based organizations
• Participate in clinical supervision
• Work with Day One staff to determine program direction and expansion, including participating in strategic planning and program evaluation activities
• Represent Day One at community-based events, panels, conferences and occasional media opportunities
• Assist in tracking program data and service deliverables
• Effectively manage program budget
• Availability for occasional evening or weekend meetings or presentations

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (LMSW required within the first 6 months of hiring)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to provide counseling and/or facilitation in additional languages
• At least 1 year of experience providing direct services to adolescents with various social locations (ex. race, ethnicity, ability, sexuality, gender, religion, socioeconomic level, housing status, immigration status, criminal justice involvement, foster care involvement, etc.)
• Knowledge in any or all of the following areas: 
• the dynamics of relationship violence
• the current anti-violence/gender-based violence landscape
• youth development
• prevention education
• workshop facilitation
• Familiarity with school-based social work in NYC
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative setting
• Writing, public speaking and organizational skills
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail and time management skills
• Experience with various technological tools including G-suite, Zoom, and Excel

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for the position of RAPP coordinator at Day One is $65,000 to 75,000.

To Apply

Please send a resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and strengths pertaining to this position, to jobs@dayoneny.org with "RAPP Coordinator" in the subject line. Please note that only applicants considered for the position will be contacted by Day One.

D.E.I. Commitment

Day One does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We are genuinely committed to these principles of equity and inclusion, which are core to our organizational culture and our approach to service. To truly make a difference, we must ensure that our staff, partners, volunteers and supporters reflect the communities in which we work. 

Day One offers a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401k with match, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and vacation. Position will be initially hybrid with time expected in the school site on a weekly basis. Additionally, clinical supervision hours will be provided by an LCSW.

For consideration, please send your resume and a cover letter as a single document to jobs@dayoneny.org that explains clearly your fit for this role, the value you will add, and your ability to uphold youth empowerment and intersectional equity in all aspects of your work. Indicate "School Based Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) Coordinator" in the subject line. We regret that only applicants considered for the position will be contacted by Day One.