Prevention Educator

Position: Prevention Educator

Hours: 40 hours / week; Primarily weekdays, occasional evenings and weekends; non-exempt position

Reports to: Deputy Director

Location: Advocacy Center/ The Dock

Compensation: $23/hour, generous paid time off, 100% employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents, 10 paid holidays, retirement plan options with up to 3% employer match after 1-year of employment, FSA/HSA

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage those who meet the basic requirements of the position to apply regardless of whether you meet every criteria. All persons of every race, ethnic background, spiritual belief, economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or personal ability, are equally affirmed into membership, leadership and employment at The Harbor and are joyfully welcomed.

Position Purpose

The Prevention Educator is responsible for coordinating and facilitating activities associated with sexual violence prevention in our community, including creating and providing sexual harassment presentations for local businesses, bystander intervention training for restaurants and bar staff, and tabling at community-based events to promote The Harbor’s services and raise awareness of sexual violence issues within Clatsop County.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sexual violence prevention strategies within the community, including bystander intervention strategies and sexual harassment training at local schools and businesses.
• Oversee the assessment and evaluation of the community-based sexual violence prevention strategies and other sexual violence prevention work.
• Develop and nurture relationships with key individuals and organizations in the community.
• In collaboration with the Prevention team, coordinate a community needs and resource assessment.
• Provides in-the-moment emotional support to survivors who disclose that they are survivors of sexual violence and facilitate a warm hand-off to an advocate and/or additional resources as needed.
• In collaboration with the Prevention team, organize a community-wide prevention advisory committee or coalition; or implement another strategy that encourages community ownership of sexual violence prevention and social change.
• Maintain professional competency by attending trainings and accessing other mechanisms for acquiring and maintaining basic/baseline sexual violence prevention training and sexual health promotion skills.
• Some travel to meetings and trainings as required by grant funders.
• Submit all required reports and other documentation in a timely and complete manner.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of one year of experience working in the sector of sexual violence; OR one or more years of experience working with people impacted by trauma, with a passion for working with survivors of sexual violence.
• One or more years of experience creating (Canva, Powerpoint) and facilitating presentations/public speaking.
• Experience in community outreach/organizing/mobilization.
• Personal values compatible with those of The Harbor, including a commitment to anti-oppression work (DEIJ), social justice, and social change.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to project needs.
• Independent, self-motivated worker.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Openness to learning new concepts and approaches.
• Strong computer technology skills, and able to learn new technology systems and implement within scope of duties.
• Valid driver’s license.

Desirable Qualifications

• Basic understanding of public health principles
• Experience teaching sexuality education
• Experience with primary prevention (any type or prevention will qualify - sexual assault, smoking, suicide, bullying, etc.)
• Experience in program planning and coordination
• Experience in community assessment
• Experience with program evaluation
• Spanish speaking

Work Environment

The candidate must be able to work under tight deadlines and high-stress conditions, and should be capable of lifting at least 25 pounds, climbing stairs, kneeling, standing, walking, being active with young children, operating a vehicle, and moving throughout our building, shelter, partner agency locations, and other sites as needed.

As the atmosphere in a domestic violence agency can shift rapidly from stable to highly charged, all employees must remain flexible, calm, and creative.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23