PREVENTION EDUCATOR – KEY COMMUNITY RESOURCE DEDICATED TO PREVENTING VIOLENCE AND PROMOTING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AMONG ADOLESCENTS.

Join Our Seasoned Organization and Make a Transformative Impact
Are you ready to reimagine what healing can look like? Do you believe every survivor deserves a voice, safety, and the chance to thrive? We are seeking exceptional Adolescent Educators who are passionate, innovative, and deeply committed to teaching and facilitating discussions with adolescents on the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual violence. If this resonates with you, we invite you to embark on this mission with us.

WHO WE ARE

We proud to be one of the St. Louis region’s oldest and largest organization working to prevent and end domestic violence, dedicated to dismantling barriers and building safe, resilient communities. We believe in the power of survivor-centered healing and are boldly redefining prevention education, crisis intervention and therapy, making a significant difference for families and the health of our community.
Our vision: A world where every survivor is heard, believed, and equipped to reclaim joy and agency in their life.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in education, social services, or a related field.
· Experience in teaching or public speaking, with both adult and adolescent populations, across diverse backgrounds.
· Comfort and skill in both classroom and small group presentations.

THE ROLE: PREVENTION EDUCATOR – PROJECT HART/GIRLS GROUP

As a Prevention Educator specializing in serving students in grades 6-12, your voice will help shape the future of violence prevention by leading workshops and conversations on topics such as health relationships, teen dating violence, sexual assault awareness, setting and recognizing boundaries, self-care and empowerment.
Your Mission
· To create safer, healthier communities where all individuals are respected, valued, and free from violence.
· Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, empower youth, families, and community partners with the knowledge and skills to recognize unhealthy behaviors, challenge harmful norms, and build strong foundations of equity and respect.
· To raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence, but also to inspire meaningful action that shifts culture, promotes resilience, and prevents harm before it occurs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Facilitate Project HART presentations with youth, primarily during school-based hours.
· Distribute marketing and initiates contact with potential community partners in an effort to build programming, regularly attend community networking events to promote programming.
· Assist in the continuation of development, expansion and implementation of Project HART and other adolescent programming.
· Serve as a consultant to program partners implementing the Project HART curriculum with their youth.
· Present workshops about Project HART at local, regional and state conferences.
· Collaborate with parents/guardians and other professionals on behalf of the student.
· Act as an ambassador for our mission, both within the organization and in the greater community.