Educator -SV Preventionist

Position: Educator-Preventionist

Reports to: Prevention & Education Program Manager

Job Type: Full-time,(40-hours per week), with additional on call hours as assigned

Classification: hourly, non-exempt, union position Pay: 21.89/hr

Location: Portland, ME, with travel to Cumberland & York Counties

Work Structure: Hybrid (in-person & remote),

ABOUT SARSSM: How would you like to be a change agent, working closely with our clients and community in a small but powerful setting? SARSSM is committed to being anti-racist, inclusive, and diverse through all levels of the organization. Would you like to work in a place that seeks to hire folks whose lived experiences and identities are reflective of the vibrant and diverse communities that we serve?

Since 1973, Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine (SARSSM), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, has provided free, confidential supportive services to people impacted by sexual violence, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and trafficking. Our Advocacy work in Intervention, Prevention, and Engagement programs & services is impactful. Join us in this rewarding work!

Invested Team: SARSSM has an unyielding commitment to our clients & mission; does this resonate with you?

We See You Too: SARSSM provides a supportive, collaborative work environment that focuses on the growth & development of its employees. SARSSM is an open union shop, we are invested in positive employment experiences for all staff. SARSSM maintains solid practices and policies that uphold professional standards while affording healthy work-life balance.

Great benefits package: includes generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, 403b match, and a great health/dental/vision plan.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Are you creative, engaging, in-tune with youth, and able to shift priorities in response to capacity and community needs? You will support SARSSM’s prevention education efforts in primary and secondary schools as well as university settings across Cumberland and York Counties. You will also have the opportunity to interface with youth serving professionals and community members. A number of duties associated with this role require frequent local travel and occasional long distance travel. As part of the Preventionist team this position is grant funded and reports to the Prevention & Education Program Manager.

HELPLINE

All SARSSM employees are Advocates. Staff are required to provide on-call coverage for the 24-hour crisis & support Helpline. Helpline duties include providing empathetic, validating, non-judgmental support & Advocacy in person and/or by telephone. Accompaniments are served in local hospitals, police departments & courthouses as needed. Folks are assigned shifts, on a rotation, with frequency of shifts dictated by staffing levels. SARSSM fully trains folks to fulfill these duties. Additional on-call pay rates apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide technical assistance, support, and training to local educators and schools.

• Serve as a point of contact for school partners in York and Cumberland Counties, and foster reliable, positive, collaborative work relationships with them.

With the Program Manager, maintain, update, & expand SARSSM curricula, learning materials, & online Educator Toolkit aligned with trends, mandates & education standards. As part of a team, develop and facilitate training and professional development opportunities for educators to promote SARSSM Prevention Education offerings.

• Develop engaging materials including outreach materials, classroom tools, & social media.

• Provide graduate level training to students in the university system.

• Assist in the development & implementation of student engagement opportunities, in alignment with program goals and priorities.

• Conduct accurate data collection, record keeping and reporting processes.

The above is intended to describe the essential responsibilities, required skills, and minimum qualifications for the role. Additional duties as directed by the Prevention & Education Program Manager or the Executive Director may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for success in this position. Degree in human services, social work, education, or other related fields, with one (1) year of work experience in these fields preferred.

• Familiarity with public health approaches and best practice in prevention education

• Experience in youth centered curricula & content development.

• Prior experience in education, working with youth, sexual violence prevention, or familiarity in the impacts of trauma on children.

• Strong facilitation skills and experience with public speaking.

• Knowledge of issues related to social and economic justice, systemic racism, and oppression, and how these issues impact the lived experiences of youth.

• Ability to maintain strong boundaries.

• Strong time management, project management, and organizational skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Successfully complete a 40-hour sexual assault advocate training, mandated reporter, & a 10-hour support group facilitator training within specified timeframe.

Access to reliable transportation with applicable insurance. Current, valid driver’s license or State ID.

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills with fluency in English. Knowledge of other languages is an advantage.

• Technical competency in Google Suites, Zoom, Microsoft office, Canva, Client Management Systems

• Participate in agency events, including special events, outreach/awareness and donor engagement events.

• Frequent local travel, with regular on-call evening & weekend shifts as necessary in order to accomplish job responsibilities.

• Employment is conditional upon successful clearance of background screening including Child Abuse Registry, Maine Criminal and Federal Fingerprinting, and SARSSM probationary period.

SARSSM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, gender identity/expression, language, religion, political affiliation, age, socio-economic status, physical appearance and abilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role. In support of our values, SARSSM strives to ensure accurate, ethical, and equitable policies and practices. We believe in regular assessment, reflection, and the pursuit of growth, whether on the individual level or as an organization.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to mgmt-admin@sarssm.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.89 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Nights as needed
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, ME 04103 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, ME 04103

Salary : $22