Prevention Educator

Human Options; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Human Options in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced Prevention Educator to develop and deliver educational programs addressing healthy relationships, IPV, teen dating violence, and related topics. The role involves outreach across Orange County, collaboration with schools, community groups, and partners, and growing education efforts in DV prevention.

The Educator will recruit participants, coordinate trainings, and support comprehensive campaigns, traveling to various locations within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience preferred.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• One year of experience in a domestic violence program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Secure, develop, coordinate, and facilitate educational presentations, workshops, and support groups on IPV and teen dating violence for youth, adults, and community stakeholders.
• Support planning and execution of community awareness and prevention campaigns in DV awareness months.
• Coordinate and facilitate the 40-Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training, including logistics and participant engagement.

Skills

Bilingual English & Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Business Office - Irvine, CA 92620, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $26.00 - $27.50 Hourly, Job Shift: Office Hours

Under the supervision of the Prevention and Community Education Manager, the Prevention Educator develops and implements educational and outreach presentations, programs, and activities focusing on healthy relationships, intimate partner violence, teen dating violence, bullying, etc. The Prevention Educator travels and works primarily in Orange County, collaborating with school districts, walk-in centers, local universities, faith-based organizations, and community groups. The Prevention Educator maintains and establishes new community partnerships to drive education and outreach for violence prevention education and awareness. The Prevention Educator recruits participants to join groups and to assist in the agency’s domestic violence outreach and prevention education efforts throughout target communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prevention Education

• Secure, develop, coordinate, and facilitate educational presentations, workshops, and support groups on intimate partner violence and teen dating violence for youth, adults, and community stakeholders. Conduct specialized educational workshops and training programs for first responders and professionals, including law enforcement personnel, healthcare providers, and salon professionals.
• Support the planning and execution of community awareness and prevention campaigns, including Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Elder Abuse Awareness initiatives.
• Coordinate and facilitate the 40-Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training, including program logistics, participant engagement, and required documentation.
• Facilitate the Personal Empowerment Program (PEP), ensuring completion of all curriculum requirements, participant assessments, and pre- and post-program documentation.
• Establish, cultivate, and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners to increase awareness of domestic violence, expand prevention efforts, and strengthen community engagement.

Digital Prevention & Communications

• Plan and execute the social media content calendar, ensuring all communications align with agency branding, messaging standards, and strategic objectives to increase audience engagement and expand online reach.
• Create, curate, and coordinate content across social media platforms, implementing strategies to grow digital engagement and increase the organization's online presence.
• Develop visual and graphic assets; draft, edit, and review social media content, captions, and digital communications; and coordinate the approval process to ensure accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment.
• Gather stories, program highlights, and impact narratives from internal and external stakeholders; develop written content and layouts; secure necessary approvals; and oversee the timely execution of digital communications and marketing campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience preferred.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• One year of experience in a domestic violence program preferred.
• Ability to travel to various locations within Orange County.
• Proficient with social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
• Advanced in Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, and other design software preferred. Working knowledge of Canva, Constant Contact, similar marketing tools and services, and computer database program entry and report generation.
• Complete the 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate certification training post-hire.

Prospective employees must pass a background screening to the satisfaction of the agency prior to placement. Since background screenings take time to complete, applicants are encouraged to apply early.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We strongly encourage survivors of domestic violence to apply. We strongly encourage applicants of diverse race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law to apply. All employment is decided based on qualifications, experience, merit, and business needs.