Description

Rural Coordination Specialist
Join our team and strengthen rural response to violence.
The Rural Coordination Specialist (RCS) will provide technical assistance (TA) and training to rural domestic violence, sexual assault (DVSA) programs, and communities. The primary focus will be on developing Coordinated Community Response Teams (CCRT) and Sexual Assault Response Teams (SART) with best practice protocols and policies. Emphasis will be placed on addressing stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, and sexual assault through culturally responsive and equitable approaches. The RCS will collaborate with various local, state, and tribal entities, including the Wind River Indian Reservation (WRIR) and the Wyoming Division of Victim Services (DVS), to enhance community readiness and the involvement of traditionally underserved populations.

Why You’ll Love This Role
        Meaningful Impact: Provide training and TA that directly strengthens rural communities’ ability to respond to domestic and sexual violence.

        Collaboration & Leadership: Work with state agencies, tribal partners, and local programs to expand CCRTs, SARTs, and medical forensic services.

        Growth & Development: Share expertise through facilitation, training, and cross-system collaboration while growing professionally through professional development opportunities.

        Generous Benefits: Competitive pay (hiring range $53,000–$57,000 depending on experience), 13 paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick leave, Wyoming State Retirement contributions, and $1,120/month in flexible benefits for health, dental, vision, or other voluntary benefits.

Key Responsibilities
        Provide training and TA on developing CCRTs and SARTs with best practices and culturally responsive approaches.

        Collaborate with partners to expand rural access to medical forensic sexual assault services, including SANE certification.

        Ensure that TA and training efforts include persons with lived experiences as well as underserved populations, including people with limited English proficiency, Indigenous communities and individuals with disabilities.

        Track and evaluate outcomes to strengthen rural capacity and program sustainability.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
        Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or related field; or equivalent experience

        Experience in victim services, community coordination, or similar work activities

        Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications
        Experience working with underserved populations and rural communities.

        Training or experience in trauma informed care or culturally responsive practices.

        Knowledge of CCRT/SART or similar community collaborations 

        Awareness of forensic nursing, SANE training, and medical forensic programming.

        Experience in training design and delivery.

        Familiarity with Wyoming’s justice system and social services related to DVSA.

Work Environment
This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the Training and Technical Assistance Director. The role may be performed on-site in Laramie or remotely from anywhere in Wyoming (tech equipment is provided, and reliable internet access is required). Travel up to 20% is required, with mileage, meals, and lodging covered while traveling.