Prevention Educator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Pay starts at $26 per hour

Mission : Helping survivors of domestic violence heal and thrive in safe and supportive communities.

Hours : Part-time (24 hours / week) Monday through Thursday. This position will work a flexible, hybrid schedule with flexibility for daytime, evening, and occasional weekend events. This is a non-exempt position. Work will be based out of TSSs administrative office located in Newtonville, MA, as well as will require travel to and from events.

Essential Service : The Second Step is considered an essential service organization. This position is designated as an essential employee who may be required to report to work during times when the Commonwealth declares a state of emergency or stay at home orders.

Reports to : Director of Prevention Education

Primary Objectives : The Prevention Educator will play a key role in expanding The Second Steps violence prevention and education work across the community. This role focuses on delivering engaging presentations, building culturally responsive outreach materials, coordinating events, and deepening partnerships with a wide variety of trusted spacesfrom schools and service agencies to libraries, salons, housing authorities, local businesses and organizations, and more.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitation & Training

• Deliver interactive, trauma-informed presentations on domestic violence, healthy relationships, how to respond to disclosures, domestic violence and the workplace, and related topics for youth and adults.
• Facilitate education sessions in diverse settings, including schools, housing programs, workplaces, health centers, and community spaces and businesses.
• Assist with adapting and tailoring curriculum to meet the needs of specific populations or partner organizations.

Outreach & Relationship Building

Materials & Resource Development

Community Engagement Projects

Collaboration & Internal Support

Other Projects & Responsibilities

Qualifications : Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background.

Requirements :

Physical Demands & Work Environment : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee is required to operate a computer and telephone. Employee may be required to help move small items up to 25 lbs.

Compensation and Benefits : Pay rate starts at $26 per hour for 24 hours / week. Benefits include 403(b) plan with employer matching up to 3%, life and disability insurance through Colonial Life, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and professional development opportunities.

Equal opportunity : The Second Step actively seeks cultural and linguistic diversity in all its programs. The Second Step, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination. The Second Step does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information. We encourage individuals from historically marginalized communities to apply.