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Child Abuse Prevention
ORGANIZATION: Family ACCESS
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
We are now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year. The next training begins October 20th.
Read below to see if becoming a Prevention Specialist for our Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program is right for you!
About the CAP Program:
Each year the CAP Program presents 125 workshops to students in Newton and Brookline elementary schools. The CAP Prevention Specialists work in three-person teams to deliver the CAP curriculum in 90 minute workshops during school hours. This program teaches children simple strategies to reduce vulnerability to assault and violence by presenting basic, age-appropriate, skill-oriented workshops that focus on bullying between children, stranger safety, and sexual assault by known persons.
The workshops consist of facilitated discussion and role-plays for each of the topics. It ends with "Review Time" when the children are offered the opportunity to talk 1:1 with the Prevention Specialists.
Time Commitment:
Attend all 3 sessions of the training (Oct 20th, Nov 3rd and Dec 8th)
Present 2 to 3 ninety minute classroom workshops monthly, October-May, for one school year (this is scheduled based on your availability)
Attend 3-4 in-service trainings during the school year
Training provides information on child abuse and neglect and its impact on society, includes role play and facilitation practice, opportunities to observe classroom workshops led by experienced Prevention Specialists. The training strengthens listening and responding skills to children in support of their safety.
*19 Continuing Education Credits available for MSWs. CEU's offered at no cost to social workers in exchange for commitment to volunteer for the entire school year.
To learn more about our program, please visit https://www.familyaccess.org/child-assault-prevention-cap/
or email gsommer@familyaccess.org
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About Family ACCESS
Location:
492 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA 02465, US
Mission Statement
Family ACCESS (formerly The Newton Community Service Center) strengthens families and the community in Newton, Waltham and surrounding areas by providing programs that support healthy child development, enable parents to balance work and family life, promote effective parenting and encourage volunteerism. The agency actively engages a racially, economically and culturally diverse population.
Description
Since 1907, Family ACCESS has served the diverse needs of children and families from Newton, Waltham, and surrounding communities with educational programs and a network of support services.
Our four distinct, well-integrated program areas include:
- Early educational and child care
- Family counseling, education and support
- Child abuse prevention
- Volunteer service opportunities for adults 55+
Family ACCESS programs, led by passionate prfessionals produce these outcomes;
- Stronger family attachments
- Increased early literacy and improved language skills
- Improved parenting skills for new and young parents
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Family ACCESSNewton and Brookline, MA 02465
DATE POSTED
September 23, 2019
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Child Welfare
- Community Outreach
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 19
- Orientation or Training
- 21 hours of initial training, 3-6 hours per month