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POSITION TITLE: Community Educator 

SALARY RANGE: $48,000 - $52,000 annually 

REPORTS TO: Manager of Youth Services 

FLSA STATUS:  Full-time 40 hours, non-exempt (*will consider 32 hours at a prorated salary for the right candidate!)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

The Community Educator will be responsible for coordinating and implementing prevention education programs to increase awareness of child abuse and other threats to child safety in our community. The program's goal is to raise awareness of the prevalence and consequences of child abuse by educating the community, including school age children, about the steps they can take to recognize and prevent child abuse. This position works directly with a wide array of community members and youth serving organizations, including professionals, adults, and children.

This position reports to the Manager of Youth Services

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Deliver education programs to community members and youth serving organizations using streamlined curriculum, increasing awareness and prevention of child sexual/physical abuse. 

Provide educational programming to children in various settings with various needs within classrooms, out of school time programming and recreation programs using structured curriculum material. Utilize a trauma-informed approach while interacting with children around sensitive topics including child sexual abuse.

Engage with community stakeholders, including organizations serving children, sports organizations, faith-based organizations, and educational institutions.

Promote training opportunities and engage the community, often at tabling events and fairs focused on audiences directly associated with children.

Assist in the implementation of goals, policies, and procedures for the Prevention Services Department.

Stay current on prevention education best practices and Child Advocacy (MDT) strategies to continually improve and enhance program offerings.

Seek out and engage in continuing education materials related to child abuse prevention and regularly review current literature/research.

Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in education, human services or related field and a minimum of one year of experience in classroom or group facilitation with children/youth.  Background knowledge of child abuse and/or Child Advocacy Centers a plus. Experience with special needs populations strongly preferred. Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate proficiency in meeting competencies required for position; able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Strong written and public speaking presentation skills.

Highly organized and detailed oriented.

Knowledge of effective education/presentation/training techniques.

Familiarity with the legal, social service, medical and mental health systems responsible for protecting children.

Ability to travel locally as needed.

Ability to effectively prioritize and organize assignments independently in a fast-paced work environment.

Ability to build and maintain positive, professional working relationships with multiple stakeholders. 

Ability to adhere to a flexible work schedule including periodic evenings and weekends.

Respect for diversity and a commitment to providing culturally competent and inclusive services.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES:

Adhere to agency Policies and Procedures including dress code.

Maintain a positive and respectful attitude, and ensure your team does the same.

Communicate regularly with supervisor about department issues verbally and in written form.

Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload and meet department productivity standards.

Consistently report to work on time prepared to perform duties of position as workload requires.

Strive for harmony and teamwork within the department and between other departments.

Communicate clearly, concisely, and enthusiastically both verbally and non-verbally in all interactions.

General housekeeping - maintaining a clean and efficient work area free of debris and clutter.

Regularly attend meetings as needed.

Maintain high level of confidentiality with respect to client, family, and agency information.

Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies and work procedures and instructions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Ability to communicate, both verbally and in written form

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, occasional nights and weekends, and have reliable transportation to travel to multiple sites.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. The employee can perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.