Bilingual Prevention & Education Advocate

Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center is seeking a Bilingual Prevention & Education Coordinator to organize and lead prevention education for students, families, and professionals in English and Spanish. The role includes supporting volunteers, delivering community education, and coordinating training programs across school settings.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience, bilingual English/Spanish skills, and completion of the Illinois crisis intervention

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent life experience in Public Health, Education, Social Work or related field.
• Completion of 40-hour Illinois Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention training.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required.
• Demonstrated organizational and scheduling skills; experience with volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and facilitate school-based prevention education, community education, and professional training for English- and Spanish-speaking groups.
• Provide training and support to volunteers and interns.
• Deliver direct services via support line and medical advocacy in coordination with staff.
• Coordinate prevention education programs for students across age groups and schools.
• Update and maintain digital curriculum and collect program data for funding sources.

Skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Education & training

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Volunteer management

Scheduling

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Education, Social Work or related field

40-hour Illinois Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention training

Job description

Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center is seeking a Bilingual Prevention & Education Coordinator to organize and lead prevention education for students, families, and professionals in English and Spanish. The role includes supporting volunteers, delivering community education, and coordinating training programs across school settings.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience, bilingual English/Spanish skills, and completion of the Illinois crisis intervention