Prevention Education Specialist

CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION•Austin, TX

5d•$61,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Prevention Education Specialist is a key member of the Education Team, responsible for delivering impactful parent & caregiver workshops, professional trainings, and trauma-informed educational programming across Travis County. These interactive sessions focus on child abuse identification, prevention, and trauma awareness, equipping parents, caregivers, educators, child-serving professionals, and community members with practical knowledge and tools to protect and support children. This role coordinates and facilitates Center-developed prevention and education programs, while cultivating strong community partnerships through ongoing outreach to schools, organizations, and parent groups. The Prevention Education Specialist plays a vital role in advancing the Center’s mission by increasing awareness, strengthening prevention efforts, and promoting child safety throughout the community. The successful candidate must be bilingual (English/Spanish) and be able to communicate effectively with diverse populations.

Requirements

Bilingual in English and Spanish (spoken and written) required
2-4 years of experience delivering professional presentations, with demonstrated strong public speaking skills
3-5 years of experience working with children and families in high-risk environments
Strong knowledge of child abuse and neglect, including signs and symptoms, reporting requirements, and intervention systems
Strong understanding of child abuse prevention, trauma, and child development
Demonstrated passion for and commitment to child abuse prevention and child protection
Reliable transportation required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with families and child victims of sexual and/or physical abuse, including involvement in child protection, crisis support, or counseling services, preferred
Licensed Social Worker or School Counselor preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate and conduct educational workshops and trainings for parents and caregivers, professionals, students, and community members on the prevention, identification, and reporting of child abuse and neglect
Facilitate and adapt programming for diverse audiences of varying sizes, backgrounds, ages, and abilities
Represent the Center and present at community events, as requested
Conduct Center tours for stakeholders and community members
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with staff, volunteers, and community partners
Cultivate ongoing relationships with schools, childcare centers, and community organizations to expand prevention education and child protection efforts
Network within the community to identify outreach opportunities and strengthen service impact
Develop, update and prepare educational materials for outreach and educational training
Assist in coordinating and executing multidisciplinary trainings for Child Protection Team members and Center staff
Ensure training content aligns with current best practices in prevention, trauma, and child development
Support strategic planning efforts by reviewing program effectiveness, identifying service gaps, and contributing to future program development
Collaborate with the Director of Outreach and Education to achieve departmental goals and initiatives
Maintain accurate records of all trainings, attendance, and evaluation data
Track participation through evaluations and data collection for required staff trainings
Ensure compliance with agency, licensing and regulatory requirements
Participate in continuing education related to child abuse prevention, trauma, and child development
Stay up to date on relevant research, legislation, and emerging trends in child and family welfare
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Children’s Advocacy Center model, including mission, vision and core values
Maintain active professional licensure through required continuing education and timely renewal
Report any changes in licensure status or investigations to supervisor in accordance with policy
Demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, critical thinking and commitment to teamwork
Provide direct service support for forensic, therapy and medical cases, as needed
Attend monthly staff meetings, supervision with the Director of Outreach and Education, and assigned community meetings
Travel regularly and work independently in community and field-based settings
Perform other duties as assigned