Youth Empowerment & Prevention Educator

Ywca; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403b plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) with holidays and

Tuition discount at Widener University

Job summary

YWCA Lancaster is seeking a Youth Empowerment Specialist to lead school- and community-based prevention education for K-12 youth. You will develop curricula, facilitate engaging discussions on relationships and equity, and collaborate with schools and youth organizations to empower young people and reduce violence.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive teaching and active youth leadership, with responsibilities spanning program delivery, curriculum development, and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with K-12 or youth in educational settings.
• Strong communication, presentation, and group facilitation skills, including public speaking.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; ability to work with diverse youth.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual presentation platforms.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within the service area.

Responsibilities

• Lead prevention education programs, workshops, trainings, and community education sessions.
• Develop and facilitate youth empowerment groups and clubs.
• Facilitate discussions on healthy relationships, consent, violence prevention, and equity topics.
• Apply trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices to content and delivery.
• Build relationships with schools, educators, and youth-serving organizations.
• Develop, adapt, and maintain curricula and training materials.
• Support program evaluation and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain program records and support grant reporting.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Group facilitation

DEI awareness

Youth development knowledge

Travel flexibility

Curriculum development support

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, social work, gender studies, liberal arts, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual presentation platforms

Driver's license

Job description

YWCA Lancaster is seeking a Youth Empowerment Specialist to lead school- and community-based prevention education for K-12 youth. You will develop curricula, facilitate engaging discussions on relationships and equity, and collaborate with schools and youth organizations to empower young people and reduce violence.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive teaching and active youth leadership, with responsibilities spanning program delivery, curriculum development, and program