Prevention Education Specialist - Virtual Training

Longwood University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Longwood University seeks a Prevention Education Specialist to deliver programming on victimization topics across Erie County, including virtual settings. The role collaborates with the Prevention Education team to design, implement, and evaluate outreach activities for diverse age groups.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Public Health, Health Education, or related fields, with strong communication, facilitation, and experience presenting on sensitive topics such as sexual

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services or Related Field (e.g., Social Work, Public Health, Criminal Justice)
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Criminal Justice or related fields
• Facilitation skills for small and large group discussion
• Knowledge of Primary Prevention components
• Experience in planning activities and programs related to sexual assault and sexual violence prevention
• Background in victim services and/or sexual violence prevention
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to handle emotionally charged situations

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with the Prevention Education team to deliver programming on victimization topics, empowerment and prevention throughout Erie County including through the virtual realm
• Conducts needs assessments to determine programming needs and prevention strategies
• Develops and continues evaluation of programs
• Maintains data on presentations given in the community
• Develops visual aids to be used in conjunction with programming
• Prepares reports as needed for funding sources, agency Board, community agencies and others
• Participates in on-call rotation to staff agency hotline

Skills

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Online training

Communication skills

Facilitation

Program planning

Victim services

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master’s degree in Public Health/Health Education/Criminal Justice

Job description

Longwood University seeks a Prevention Education Specialist to deliver programming on victimization topics across Erie County, including virtual settings. The role collaborates with the Prevention Education team to design, implement, and evaluate outreach activities for diverse age groups.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Public Health, Health Education, or related fields, with strong communication, facilitation, and experience presenting on sensitive topics such as sexual