Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Department of Corrections

Seeking a qualified individual for the position of the PREA Coordinator. This position is responsible for directing the administration and all pertinent aspects of the Prison Rape Elimination Act program statewide. Provides technical assistance regarding the program management on a department-wide basis, as well as external stakeholders. Monitors the implementation process of the project. Supervises research and data collection regarding prison rape and sexual violence in prisons. Provides assistance in key investigations, prepares reports for Executive staff and the Secretary of Corrections, federal reports, and testifies
in Congress, as needed. Oversees the preparation and presentation of program specific training to offender and staff populations. The PREA Coordinator will have access to agency and facility senior staff on a regular basis and have the authority to work with staff, managers, and supervisors to effectuate change if necessary. Statewide travel and occasional overnight is required.

The qualifications must be subject to a combination of education, experience and trainings. Considerable knowledge of office practices, techniques, and technology; ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; ability to interpret program policies, rules, regulations and procedures; ability to analyze problem areas of work and recommend solutions to supervisor; excellent record keeping skills; understanding of victimology with strong ability to deescalate volatile victims; understanding of victim crisis reactions; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and other members of the organization. Required minimum education, experience, and training include graduation with a four year college degree in the studies of humanities /social sciences, business/public administration or another related field, and ten years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 
Applicant must have a minimum of five years of experience working in victim services, social services or criminal justice related positions.