Community Outreach and Prevention Educator

Summary of Duties:

Family Service & Children’s Aid Society’s (FSCAS) PPC Violence Free Network Program is currently seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Community Outreach and Prevention Educator. The primary areas of concentration are to provide prevention education and outreach to students in educational settings within the county and to organizations, agencies, and businesses within the community. This position assists in the development and presentation of appropriate curricula and training that will provide recipients with a basic understanding of violence, abuse, feelings, choices, conflict resolutions skills, and safety issues. This position will also participate in outreach events within the community and assist in the development of newsletters. The work schedule varies and will contain occasional evening and weekend hours which may include evening/weekend programs and presentations. This position reports directly to the Program Director of PPC, with formal individual supervision being held on a regular basis and informal supervision being available on an ongoing basis. This position also reports indirectly to the Executive Director of Family Service & Children’s Aid Society.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities:
♦ Bachelor’s degree in psychology, rehabilitation, social work, sociology, or behavioral science preferred but will accept equivalent training and experience.
♦ Experience in presentations and public speaking preferred.
♦ Proficient computer knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel, and Power Point.
♦ Proficient written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
♦ Acts 34-73-151 clearances, valid PA driver’s license and reliable transportation.
♦ Ability to complete 80-hour specialized victim service training.

$15.00 hour (Non-Exempt)