Job Description
Description:
POSITION TITLE : Educator STATUS : Exempt, FT GRADE : 2
DEPT : SVSS PROGRAM : Education & Training
REPORTS TO: Manager, Education Services SUPERVISES : N/A
SUMMARY : The Educator is responsible for the development, scheduling, and implementation of YWCA prevention programs to audiences in schools, community groups and other settings. The Educator engages in community relationships to promote knowledge and collaboration. The Educator actively supports the promotion of synergy across YWCA programs and in Racial Justice work. * Note : This position description also is valid for a Bilingual Educator.
COLLABORATES WITH: The Educator collaborates with: Coordinator Education Services and the other location team and staff members; YWCA staff members; Volunteers; representatives of Community and State agencies and coalitions; K-12 school personnel.
ESSENTIAL responsibilities:
Direct Services: Schedule and present Prevention Education programs in designated communities. Speak to community groups, businesses, and professional and religious organizations about sexual violence issues.
Community Engagement: Assist with professional training for higher education, organizations and companies; plan and present Erin’s Law based training to school communities (this includes school personnel, parents, students). Maintain ongoing relationships with all model schools and youth organizations within the local service area. Schedule and attend resource fairs and other select sponsored events, i.e., "Take Back the Night" and community events, as needed. Participate in appropriate city, state and national coalitions, and advocacy efforts. Network with community groups, state agencies and coalitions, providing services related to sexual abuse, and violence prevention, especially in designated target areas.
Reporting: Maintain an awareness of potential child abuse cases and report related incidents as required. Maintain member confidentiality as designated by law or funding sources. Manage and maintain comprehensive statistical records, in accordance with funding and YWCA guidelines.
Professional Development: Maintain professional development by completing a minimum of twelve (12) hours of continuing education annually, with at least six (6) hours focused on the specific populations served. Participate in additional training and continuing education as required by ICASA, funders, or other governing agencies.
NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: May work with or assist with the supervision of volunteers. Assist with planning special programs, i.e., Sexual Assault Awareness Month, YWCA Week without Violence, Day of Commitment.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Other duties outside of the responsibilities of the position may be assigned, whether for a project, special needs task or other assignment.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Subject Mater Expertise: Previous training in sexual assault and/or related issues is preferred. One year of prior experience in educational programming, casework, counseling or tutoring youth is required, although two years of such experience are preferred.
The work requires both cultural sensitivity and an understanding of school community culture. Working with youth and others requires diplomacy, and when necessary, the communication of understanding and empathy. The Educator must work well as a team player.
Accountability : Effectively manages own work, and works teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality work
Public Speaking & Communication: Uses effective written and oral communication with internal staff, leadership teams and organizations served; demonstrates empathy and active listening with diverse populations.
Critical Thinking: Consistently identifies, gathers, and applies relevant information to their work
Client-Service Orientation: Recognizes the needs of diverse stakeholders and approaches relationships with an inclusive service orientation, to ultimately maximize the impact of service delivery.
Technology: The role requires developed skill in analysis to review data and program outcomes. Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office are necessary, with additional required knowledge of Internet use and the completion of web-based platforms, i.e. Zoom.
Professional Training Required : Complete the ICASA forty-hour sexual assault crisis intervention training within ninety days of employment start date (if not completed within the prior two years). Complete sixty hours of adult-specific sexual abuse/assault training within first year of employment (if completed within the prior five years). Complete other continuing education and training as set by ICASA or other agencies/funders, in addition to undertaking any needed renewal of 40-hr training.
Note : A bilingual Educator must have both conversational and written fluency in the language of the foreign-language only population that is served. Cultural Competency and proficiency in the population’s language and English are required.
EDUCATION REQUIRED: At minimum, a bachelor's degree (B.A.) from an accredited college or university, in a related field such as Human Services, Social Work, etc., is required.
CERTIFICATION(s) REQUIRED: NA
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical and environmental demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The Educator must be available for a flexible work schedule, which may include occasional on-call shifts. The role involves frequent travel to schools and community sites to deliver presentations, with typical noise levels being moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the Educator is regularly required to sit, stand for extended periods, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and communicate effectively. The Educator must occasionally lift and/or move materials weighing up to 15 pounds. This position may occasionally require exposure to outdoor weather conditions during travel to education events.
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. This position may require work on some evenings and weekends. Schedule can vary depending on the needs of the agency.
Position to end: June 30,2026
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