Child Abuse Prevention Educator

The Center for Children and Families•Monroe, LA

10d•$35,000 - $40,000

About The Position

The Center for Children & Families is seeking a Child Abuse Prevention Educator to provide training on child abuse identification, reporting, and prevention as well as awareness campaigns to the northeast region of Louisiana. Responsibilities include coordinating and presenting preapproved child abuse prevention and education curriculum and maintaining relationships with and outreach to area schools, childcare centers, youth-serving organizations, parent groups, and other organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required in social work, sociology, psychology, education, or other related field preferred
Public speaking, classroom and presentation experience, and effective writing and computer skills preferred
Strong passion for and commitment to child abuse prevention
Must be reliable, self-motivated, self-sufficient, enthusiastic, and able to work both independently and as a team player
Must have good decision-making skills, excellent communication skills, technology skills, and a willingness to interact with professionals in the community

Responsibilities

Cultivate and maintain relationships with area schools, childcare centers, and other community organizations to support child abuse prevention and education
Provide trainings on child abuse identification, prevention, and mandated reporting to organizations including but not limited to schools, childcare centers, youth-serving organizations, parent groups, and other organizations
Facilitate and scaffold trainings for diverse audiences of various sizes, backgrounds, ages, and abilities
Coordination with The Center’s marketing department, concerning child abuse identification, prevention, and awareness
Assist in planning and implementation of community events as needed
Be familiar with Center programs and demonstrate the ability to present as needed
Participate in continuing education to stay current with topics related to child abuse prevention, child development, body safety, and related content
Accurately document all activities performed
Attend job-related trainings and conferences as needed
Maintain awareness and sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and integrate this into trainings
Participate in regular supervision with the CAC Director
Complete time cards weekly
Other duties as assigned by the CAC Director