Prevention Educator
About The Position
The Prevention Educator develops and implements educational and outreach presentations, programs, and activities focused on healthy relationships, intimate partner violence, teen dating violence, bullying, and related topics. Under the supervision of the Prevention and Community Education Manager, the role works primarily in Orange County and travels to collaborate with school districts, walk-in centers, local universities, faith-based organizations, and community groups. The educator establishes and maintains community partnerships and recruits participants for groups and the agency’s domestic violence outreach and prevention education efforts. The position also plans and coordinates digital prevention communications, including social media content and marketing campaigns. It creates and reviews digital content and visual assets, gathers program stories and impact narratives, and coordinates approvals to ensure communications are accurate and consistent with agency branding and objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience preferred.
- Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
- One year of experience in a domestic violence program preferred.
- Ability to travel to various locations within Orange County.
- Proficiency with social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
- Working knowledge of Canva, Constant Contact, similar marketing tools and services, and computer database entry and report generation.
- Complete the 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate certification training after hire.
- Pass a background screening to the satisfaction of the agency prior to placement.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience.
- Bilingual English and Spanish.
- One year of experience in a domestic violence program.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, and other design software.
Responsibilities
- Develop, coordinate, and facilitate educational presentations, workshops, and support groups on intimate partner violence and teen dating violence for youth, adults, and community stakeholders.
- Conduct specialized workshops and training for first responders and professionals, including law enforcement personnel, healthcare providers, and salon professionals.
- Support planning and execution of community awareness and prevention campaigns, including initiatives for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Elder Abuse Awareness.
- Coordinate and facilitate the 40-Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training, including logistics, participant engagement, and required documentation.
- Facilitate the Personal Empowerment Program (PEP), including curriculum requirements, participant assessments, and pre- and post-program documentation.
- Establish and maintain community partnerships to increase awareness of domestic violence, expand prevention efforts, and strengthen community engagement.
- Recruit participants for groups and support the agency’s domestic violence outreach and prevention education efforts.
- Plan and execute the social media content calendar in alignment with agency branding, messaging standards, and strategic objectives.
- Create, curate, and coordinate content across social media platforms to grow digital engagement and online presence.
- Develop visual and graphic assets; draft, edit, and review social media content, captions, and digital communications; and coordinate approvals.
- Gather stories, program highlights, and impact narratives; develop written content and layouts; secure approvals; and oversee timely execution of digital communications and marketing campaigns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
