BIVONA CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER (Bivona)
The Skalny Building One Mount Hope Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 935-7800
www.BivonaCAC.org
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Community Educator
DATE PREPARED: May 2017, updated November 2022
FLSA STATUS: Full time, exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Community Educator will be instrumental in coordinating and implementing prevention education programs to increase awareness of child abuse and other threats to child safety in our community. The program’s goal is to raise awareness of the prevalence and consequences of child abuse by educating the community, including school age children, about the steps they can take to recognize and prevent child abuse. This position works directly with a wide array of community member is and youth serving organizations, including professionals, adults and children.
This position reports to the Director of Community Education.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Deliver education programs to community members using streamlined curriculum, increasing awareness and prevention of child sexual/physical abuse.
· Provide the Monique Burr Foundation’s educational programming to children in classroom settings using structured curriculum material. Utilize a trauma-informed approach while interacting with children around sensitive topics including child sexual abuse.
· Develop / maintain existing strategic relationships with community stakeholders, including organizations serving children, sports organizations, faith-based organizations, and educational institutions.
· Provide training on sexual abuse prevention education using Darkness to Light (D2L) Stewards of Children model and other identified curriculum, traveling as needed, coordinating all details.
· Promote training opportunities and engage the community, often at tabling events and fairs focused on audiences directly associated with children.
· Assist in the development and implementation of goals, policies, and procedures for the Community Education Department.
· Stay current on prevention education and Child Advocacy (MDT) strategies to continually improve and enhance program offerings.
· Seek out and engage in continuing education materials related to child abuse prevention and regularly review current literature/research.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, health or related field and three or more years’ experience in training and/or education, teaching, or community outreach. Background knowledge of child abuse and/or Child Advocacy Centers a plus. Knowledge of child development strongly preferred.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate proficiency in meeting competencies required for position; able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
· Strong written and public speaking presentation skills.
· Highly organized and detailed oriented.
· Knowledge of effective presentation/training techniques.
· Familiarity with the legal, social service, medical and mental health systems responsible for protecting children.
· Ability to travel locally, statewide and/or nationally as needed.
· Ability to effectively prioritize and organize assignments independently in a fast-paced work environment.
· Ability to build and maintain positive, professional working relationships with multiple stakeholders.
· Ability to adhere to a flexible work schedule including periodic evenings and weekends.
· Respect for diversity and a commitment to providing culturally competent and inclusive services.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.
