Prevention Educator

Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes Inc • Geneva, NY

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About The Position

The Prevention Educator provides crisis intervention, advocacy, and mentorship to youth and non-offending adult caretakers affected by abuse or violence. The role delivers educational programs on personal safety, teen sexual assault, and healthy relationships to Pre-K–12 students, college students, youth programs, and school communities in Ontario, Seneca, and Yates Counties. The educator also facilitates youth empowerment groups and works with athletic teams and school leadership to foster healthy, non-violent norms across campuses.

The position assesses client needs, connects clients with victim services and community supports, and explains eligibility for and application processes through the Office of Victim Services. It provides follow-up support to presentation participants upon request, including referrals, advocacy, counseling, and mandated reporting. The role also maintains professional relationships with community agencies, participates in community meetings, and keeps timely, accurate records of clients, presentations, and outreach activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Experience working with youth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present effectively in public forums.
• Skill in addressing and discussing sensitive issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional networks.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to other perspectives.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and manage workload efficiently under pressure while maintaining professionalism and composure.
• Flexibility in adapting to different work and communication styles.
• Problem-solving ability using analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in human services, alongside experience working with youth.
• Ability to speak a second language.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and mentorship to youth who have experienced or witnessed abuse or violence.
• Provide crisis intervention and advocacy to non-offending adult caretakers.
• Assess client needs, provide referrals to victim services, and connect clients with community support services.
• Educate clients about eligibility for the Office of Victim Services and guide them through application processes as needed.
• Advocate for victims of violence and gender-based crimes throughout campus and/or criminal justice processes.
• Organize and lead empowerment groups for youth ages 8–18 across the tri-county service area.
• Plan and deliver educational programs on personal safety, teen sexual assault, and healthy relationships for Pre-K–12 students, college students, youth programs, staff, faculty, and administration in Ontario, Seneca, and Yates Counties.
• Collaborate with athletic teams and school leadership to promote and establish healthy, non-violent campus norms.
• Offer follow-up services to presentation participants upon request, including referrals, advocacy, counseling, and mandated reporting to child protective services and law enforcement.
• Maintain professional relationships with community agencies and attend community meetings to foster collaboration.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of clients, presentations, and outreach activities, and complete notes and data entry promptly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED