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Job Title: Community Prevention Educator
Job Type: Full-time; Initially structured as a 12-month position, with the possibility of negotiating a 9-month arrangement (off June, July, and August) based on mutual agreement.
Salary Range: $46,000
Office Schedule: Typical office hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; requires occasional evening and weekend availability
Work Location: Hybrid remote for office in Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462; requires significant travel to various locations throughout Montgomery County
Reports To: Community Prevention Education Supervisor
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Position Summary
This position helps raise community awareness and improve the response to child abuse in Montgomery County. The Community Prevention Educator will be responsible for delivering trainings to children, child-serving professionals, and community members on child abuse and child abuse prevention strategies. Responsibilities include providing face-to-face delivery of child and adult programs, assisting with developing strategies, implementing program marketing, and building constituent relationships. This position assists Community Prevention Education Supervisor with child abuse education efforts, including but not limited to trainings, speaking engagements, presentations, fairs, and volunteer recruitment. Specific focus will be directed to elementary-aged students, educators, child-serving professionals, community leaders, businesses, and foster care families.
Essential Duties & Tasks
- In coordination with the Community Prevention Education Supervisor, serve as liaison for Montgomery County schools and youth-serving organizations seeking child abuse prevention education presentations, outreach activities and materials;
- In coordination with the Community Prevention Education Supervisor, serve as the liaison for communities of faith, community groups, and businesses seeking child abuse presentations and/or speakers. Coordinate with other staff when appropriate;
- In coordination with the Community Prevention Education Supervisor, assist in developing, implementing, and facilitating presentations and trainings. Present established prevention education curricula, including:
- ROAR, for children ages 4-8 in elementary schools, youth groups, day cares, and other youth-serving organizations throughout Montgomery County;
- Safe Touches, for 2nd grade students throughout Montgomery County;
- Child Safety Matters, for youth in grades 3-5 throughout Montgomery County;
- Teen Safety Matters, for youth in grades 6-8 and 9-12 throughout Montgomery County;
- Smarter Parents, to adult caregivers of children ages 2-12 throughout Montgomery County both virtually and in-person;
- Darkness to Light’s “Stewards of Children”, for adults throughout Montgomery County, including parents, caregivers, teachers, community members and for adult professionals who work with youth;
- Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Human Trafficking Trainings, for social service providers, child welfare workers, law enforcement, prosecutors, medical professionals, education professionals, and other adults in the community;
- Mandated Reporter training to adults in the community;
- and other prevention education programs.
- Collect pre-tests, post-tests, and presenter evaluations from all education and prevention programs;
- Enter data collected into database and assist in analyzing the findings;
- Represent agency, as assigned, at collaborative networks, task force meetings, community events, seminars, etc.;
- Represent Mission Kids at community fairs, conventions, meetings and speaking engagements and speak publicly about prevention education programs, Mission Kids and child abuse issues.
- Set up informational displays and ensure that agency is represented at events related to youth and young adults;
- Work collaboratively with the Community Prevention Education Supervisor, Development and Marketing departments when organizing community outreach;
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Experience with in education, child care, community outreach or marketing, 2-3 years preferred
- Experience with Public Speaking and the ability to effectively engage youth and adult audience
- Knowledge of child abuse issues, preferred
- Spanish speaking, preferred
- Successful completion of background checks which include child abuse history, criminal history and FBI clearances
- Valid PA Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance
- Experience with social media a plus
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Outlook
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information; including responding appropriately and legally to disclosures of abuse
- Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
Education/Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in education, marketing, communications or related field;
- Successful completion of background checks, including child abuse history, criminal history, and
- FBI clearances.
- Valid PA driver’s license and insurance and proof of auto insurance required.
Working Conditions and Schedules
- Work is performed at a variety of locations throughout Montgomery County
- Travel involved – must have daily access to a reliable vehicle (agency provides mileage reimbursement)
- Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
- May require lifting up to 40 pounds
- Interacting with: Co-workers; Board Members; Donors; MDT Members; Allied Professionals; Community Members including both children and adults
- Office machinery usage: Phones; Printer/Scanner/Fax; Computers; SmartBoard
Mission Kids does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin(ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. Mission Kids is an equal-opportunity employer.
