Job detail for Family Advocacy Center Prevention Coordinator

City of Avondale

Family Advocacy Center Prevention Coordinator

SALARY

$71,044.73 - $106,567.11 Annually

LOCATION

Avondale, AZ

JOB TYPE

Full Time

DEPARTMENT

Police

OPENING DATE

10/05/2026

CLOSING DATE

10/19/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

FLSA

Exempt

SALARY

$71,044.73 - $106,567.11 Annually

LOCATION

Avondale, AZ

JOB TYPE

Full Time

DEPARTMENT

Police

OPENING DATE

10/05/2026

CLOSING DATE

10/19/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

FLSA

Exempt

Job Description

Researches, designs, implements, and measures community awareness and prevention education initiatives aligned with program goals. Collaborates with community leaders, law enforcement agencies, and staff to effectively deliver prevention education programs to targeted audiences and assess their impact.

Essential Functions

Identifies community awareness and prevention education needs and works with staff to develop program resources and secure funding to meet these needs.

Evaluates, designs, and implements current programs. Research prevention programs and community awareness education programs that best fit the needs of the community and the advocacy center.

Develops strategic relationships with community stakeholders, organizations serving children, sports organizations, faith-based organizations, and educational institutions to host events and raise awareness of child abuse, domestic violence, and elderly abuse.

Markets and promotes prevention awareness, education opportunities, and prevention materials to the community. Creates new content, updates, and maintains the advocacy center website and social media platforms.

Develops a program evaluation structure to assess effectiveness continuously. Ensures completion of targeted program goals. Develops data collection methods to demonstrate program effectiveness. Adjusts program structure, delivery, and target audience as needed.

Works with various training programs and subject matter experts to coordinate training for law enforcement and other staff members. Record, maintain, and train staff and partners on the use of the database and program forms.

Research, prepare, and analyze a variety of data, reports, procedures, and forms. Assists with data reporting for grant reports and various funding opportunities.

Handles various special projects and assignments and provides temporary coverage for various positions as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

To view the full job description and learn more about the and qualifications, please click to view the Class Specification here .

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Master’s degree in Education or a related field preferred.

Two (2) years of experience working in an advocacy center focused on evidence-based prevention programming, conducting needs assessments, child development, victim advocacy, or managing projects.

A valid Arizona Operator’s Driver's License or the ability to obtain one by the time of hire.

Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation and a psychological exam.

Important Application Information:

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EmployerCity of Avondale

Address

11465 Civic Center Dr.

Human Resources Department

Avondale, Arizona, 85323

Phone 623-333-2200

Websitehttp://www.avondaleaz.gov/careers

EmployerCity of AvondalePhone 623-333-2200 Websitehttp://www.avondaleaz.gov/careersAddress

11465 Civic Center Dr.

Human Resources Department

Avondale, Arizona, 85323

Family Advocacy Center Prevention Coordinator Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.

Not completed High School

High school or GED

Associates or Vocational Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or higher

• QUESTION 2 How many years of experience working in an advocacy center focused on evidence-based prevention programming, conducting needs assessments, child development, victim advocacy, or managing projects?

No experience

0 - 11 months

1 year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 or more years

• QUESTION 3 Please describe some of the prevention programming, needs assessments, or related projects you have worked on.

• QUESTION 4 Do you have a valid Arizona Driver's License or the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 5 I understand if I am selected for this position, I must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation and a psychological exam.

Yes

No

• Required Question