QUALIFICATIONS AND ASSETS

We welcome candidates with a variety of educational and experiential pathways. Some qualifications that would support your success in this role include:

Experience delivering workshops, facilitating groups, or providing public education, especially with youth or individuals at risk of exploitation.

• Knowledge of human trafficking prevention, sexual exploitation, healthy relationships, consent education, and/or gender-based violence prevention.
• Demonstrated ability to engage diverse communities, with a commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, trauma-informed practice, and intersectional approaches.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with comfort facilitating sensitive conversations with youth and adults.
• Lived experience or a deep understanding of the systemic barriers that increase vulnerability to trafficking, particularly for Black, Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomer, or other equity-deserving communities.
• Experience developing educational materials, including online training modules or interactive digital resources.
• Experience working in schools, youth-serving organizations, community-based programs, or non-profit settings.
• Familiarity with Waterloo Region’s schools, youth programs, or community networks is considered an asset.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle for travel throughout Waterloo Region.

As part of SASC’s Public Education Program, the Human Trafficking Prevention Educator will:

• Deliver engaging, activity-based, trauma-informed workshops in-person and virtually to youth, caregivers, and community members focused on human trafficking prevention, exploitation awareness, healthy relationships, and consent.
• Facilitate education sessions for youth identified as at-risk, school staff, and community service providers, with a focus on prevention, early intervention, and equipping participants with tools to recognize and respond to trafficking.
• Collaborate with the Anti-Human Trafficking Program
• Collaborate with the Public Education and Communications team to develop accessible, interactive online training modules for staff and volunteers working with youth, ensuring they are equipped to support prevention efforts within their organizations.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, youth-serving organizations, and other community partners across Waterloo Region to expand the reach and impact of trafficking prevention education.
• Represent SASC at community events, outreach activities, and collaborative initiatives addressing trafficking and gender-based violence prevention.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of program materials, delivery methods, and evaluation processes to ensure programming is relevant, evidence-informed, and survivor-centered.
• Maintain accurate records of workshops, community contacts, and program outcomes in alignment with funder and organizational requirements.
• Commit to evening and occasional weekend work to meet the scheduling needs of schools, youth programs, and community groups.
• Travel throughout Waterloo Region is required; access to a reliable vehicle is essential

As part of SASC’s Public Education Program, the Human Trafficking Prevention Educator will:

• Deliver engaging, activity-based, trauma-informed workshops in-person and virtually to youth, caregivers, and community members focused on human trafficking prevention, exploitation awareness, healthy relationships, and consent.
• Facilitate education sessions for youth identified as at-risk, school staff, and community service providers, with a focus on prevention, early intervention, and equipping participants with tools to recognize and respond to trafficking.
• Collaborate with the Anti-Human Trafficking Program
• Collaborate with the Public Education and Communications team to develop accessible, interactive online training modules for staff and volunteers working with youth, ensuring they are equipped to support prevention efforts within their organizations.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, youth-serving organizations, and other community partners across Waterloo Region to expand the reach and impact of trafficking prevention education.
• Represent SASC at community events, outreach activities, and collaborative initiatives addressing trafficking and gender-based violence prevention.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of program materials, delivery methods, and evaluation processes to ensure programming is relevant, evidence-informed, and survivor-centered.
• Maintain accurate records of workshops, community contacts, and program outcomes in alignment with funder and organizational requirements.
• Commit to evening and occasional weekend work to meet the scheduling needs of schools, youth programs, and community groups.
• Travel throughout Waterloo Region is required; access to a reliable vehicle is essential.

This position is part of our Public Education Program and works closely with other educators, our communications team, and a network of community partners.