The Educator position is responsible for outreach and the on-going development and presentation of PAAR's comprehensive sexual violence prevention programs and professional trainings within Allegheny County. This position is responsible for relationship building within the community, maintaining, and initiating new relationships with providers, agencies, and community members.
- This position provides capacity building support, technical assistance, and implementing programs and trainings in various settings including but not limited to K-12, classrooms, college and universities, Allegheny County Jail, and other community spaces as requested
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000
Required education: Bachelor’s degree in education, social work or related field
Required experience: 3 years of experience in:
- Direct experience in providing classroom presentations and/or trainings, leading small group work
- Experience in communicating with professionals, particularly in educational settings.
- Experience working with people/students from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience in program/curriculum development (preferred)
- Experience or knowledge of youth development (preferred)
Skills and Requirements:
- Knowledge of a variety of presentation formats and techniques
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to lead small groups of youth in youth development activities including but not limited to goal building, project planning and management
- Ability to provide content development and use appropriate resources
- Extensive knowledge of sexual violence issues
- Skills related to program evaluation components
- Computer competencies in Microsoft Office (with expertise in Power Point and Word)
- Must be able to work some evenings and weekends as programming and scheduling requires.
- Must travel to various locations
- Must be able to transport education/training materials
- Must have access to reliable transportation
- PA 33/34 and FBI certifiable
- Literate in Microsoft Office, competent in Microsoft Outlook
- Must complete state mandated forty (40) hour victim service training
- Fluent in speaking Spanish and/or sign language is a plus
Core Competencies:
- Commitment to mission/vision: by consistently sharing the organization’s message in a positive, accurate, and compelling manner; representing the organization positively in the community; and demonstrating loyalty to the brand.
- Communication by interacting clearly and respectfully through all mediums of communication with all appropriate parties, engaging consistently in active listening, and contributing positively to a well-informed staff and transparent work environment.
- Teamwork/Collaboration by sharing ideas and accepting feedback from others across job positions and departments; working positively and effectively to develop and maintain external relationships.
- Quality of Work by delivering high-quality results in a timely manner and asking for help and/or feedback when an assignment falls outside an area of strength or comfort.
- Cross-Cultural Competency by seeking to understand contributors to unfamiliar attitudes and behaviors; working effectively across cultural, social, economic, and other potentially uncomfortable boundaries; and avoiding judgments against co-workers, consumers, or community partners
- Initiative by voluntarily acting outside the job description to meet consumer’s needs, assist co-workers, or otherwise advance the organization’s mission.
Full Time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurances (UPMC Health Plan)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 10 to 25 Vacation days / year
- 5 Personal days / year
- 10 Paid Sick days / Year
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 2 Floating Holidays
- FMLA
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Optional 403(b) with Employer match
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Diversity enriches the environment, broadens the consciousness of our human community, and promotes non-violence by lessening judgmental attitudes. To that end PAAR is committed to the goal and the on-going process of attaining diverse staff, culturally responsive services, and the intentional outreach to diverse populations in the community who are underserved and at high risk for sexual assault. To that end, PAAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- program development: 3 years (Required)
- working with people/students from diverse backgrounds: 3 years (Preferred)
- providing program/classroom presentations and/or trainings: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
