Prevention Educator

Prevention Educator Family Services supporting Tulare County Visalia, CA Job Details Full-time From $19.84 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Crisis intervention Spanish Interpersonal skills Writing skills Event planning Public speaking Driver's License Presentation skills Typing Training & development Associate's degree

Full Job Description About Family Services:

Family Services is a private nonprofit organization, founded in 1983 - helping children, adults, and families heal from violence and thrive in healthy relationships. We serve victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, child abuse, and other trauma with emergency assistance, community-based advocacy, short- and long-term housing, and professional counseling. Our prevention programs help stop the cycle of abuse. We are working to build a community of safe homes, safe relationships, and safe children—which means a safer, healthier community for everyone. Family Services is highly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates, and values employees from all backgrounds.

Position Summary:

The Prevention Educator supports Family Services' sexual violence prevention initiatives by providing outreach, education, and awareness programs to youth and adults throughout Tulare County. This position plays an essential role in assisting with training development, community engagement, and program coordination to promote evidence-based, prevention-focused messaging. The Prevention Educator will collaborate closely with the Program Coordinator and community partners—including the local LGBTQ+ center—to deliver inclusive, trauma-informed prevention education and events. The role requires occasional travel within and outside of Tulare County.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Engagement & Education Provide outreach and prevention programs to youth and adults throughout Tulare County. Greet clients, donors, and visitors in a friendly and professional manner, assisting them in connecting with the appropriate staff person. Answer telephone calls, direct them to the appropriate individuals, or take messages as needed. Respond to general inquiries regarding Family Services and refer to community resources when appropriate. Provide public education presentations on sexual assault awareness and prevention, the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), the Rape Crisis Center, and available services in Tulare County. Provide prevention presentations highlighting the correlation between alcohol/other drugs and sexual assault. Facilitate and assist with the Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition, including coalition building, recruitment, and maintaining strong relationships with partner agencies and community members. Help coordinate and facilitate coalition meetings, including creating agendas, preparing digital content (flyers, PowerPoints), and distributing meeting notices. Meet and collaborate with local community partners and stakeholders to promote prevention initiatives. Program Implementation & Development Schedule and assist in developing training programs, distribute meeting and coalition notices, and support the Program Coordinator in facilitating prevention-focused trainings, workshops, special events, and campaigns. Assist with the facilitation and implementation of community-driven campaigns, policies, practices, and action plans aimed at promoting community and societal-level change. Collaborate with the Coordinator and local LGBTQ+ center to deliver inclusive and evidence-based prevention education. Assist with creating, updating, and distributing educational materials and activities that align with national best practices for sexual violence prevention messaging. Support the evaluation of Family Services' primary prevention education program and identify areas for improvement. Data Management & Reporting Document and report the number of presentations, participants, and other deliverables as required by funders. Maintain accurate data collection and program records. Submit community assessments to CDPH for review and include in Bi-Annual Progress Reports. Complete grant training logs and provide them in Bi-Annual Progress Reports. Participate in required technical assistance (TTA) in-person events and trainings. Maintain and organize statistical and narrative reports as required by funders. Crisis Response & Internal Support Communicate any concerns, group dynamics issues, or program needs promptly to the Program Manager. Attend all staff meetings, training, and committee meetings as assigned. Complete the 40-hour Rape Crisis Counselor Training (provided in-house and on-the-job). Adhere to policies related to HIPAA, confidentiality, information sharing, and appropriate use of the agency client database. Perform other duties as assigned. Safely perform all duties to avoid injury to self, co-workers, and clients.

Qualifications:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered. 2+ years of experience in program coordination, event planning, or project management. Strong organizational and multitasking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and other relevant software. Commitment to the organization's mission and values. Work Environment & Physical Requirements Work is performed in office, visitation center, and/or community-based settings. Position requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods. Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds on occasion. May require bending, reaching, and repetitive motions (typing, writing, handling visitation materials). Requires ability to respond quickly and physically if intervention is necessary to ensure child safety. May involve exposure to emotionally charged or stressful situations. Regular use of computer, phone, and other standard office equipment. Occasional evenings or weekends may be required to accommodate visitation schedules. Family Services is an

Equal Employment Opportunity Agency:

The conditions described above must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship to the agency may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $19.84 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you received services or been a client of Family Services in the last 2 years?

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

non-profit: 1 year (Preferred)

Advocacy:

1 year (Preferred) Crisis intervention: 1 year (Preferred) Presentation skills: 1 year (Preferred) client database: 1 year (Preferred) Public speaking: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

Ca Driver's License (Required) Trauma-informed Crisis Counselor Certificate (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 50% (Required)

Work Location:

In person