Trauma-Informed Prevention Educator for Youth

Doorways-For-Women-and-Families; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Doorways-For-Women-and-Families in Arlington, VA, seeks a Prevention Specialist to develop and facilitate multi-session domestic and sexual violence prevention programming for underserved youth and families. The role emphasizes collaboration with partners, trauma-informed delivery, and public-speaking capability.

The position is full-time, with a salary range of $57,000 to $60,000 annually, and requires bilingual skills (English plus Spanish or Amharic).

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Education, or Human Services; 2+ years in the field preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Amharic is required.
• Experience collaborating with school systems, campus and/or community resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate multi-session domestic and sexual violence prevention educational programming for underserved and marginalized youth and families in Arlington County.
• Review curricula and attend trainings to keep Doorways prevention program up to date with best practices.
• Implement community-wide campaigns and educational programs with partners.
• Track and document all programming and collect feedback for reporting requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with community professionals and partner agencies; promote access to Doorways prevention programs.
• Represent Doorways in coalitions, committees, and speaking engagements and provide training to staff and volunteers as needed.
• Support consistency and coordination across the program team.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish or Amharic)

Youth engagement

Communication skills

Diversity and inclusion sensitivity

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Education, or Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Doorways-For-Women-and-Families in Arlington, VA, seeks a Prevention Specialist to develop and facilitate multi-session domestic and sexual violence prevention programming for underserved youth and families. The role emphasizes collaboration with partners, trauma-informed delivery, and public-speaking capability.

The position is full-time, with a salary range of $57,000 to $60,000 annually, and requires bilingual skills (English plus Spanish or Amharic).