Youth Prevention & Education Lead

Ywcae Ns; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 31,643 - 35,156; Full time

Job summary

The Prevention and Training Coordinator position is located in Evanston, IL. YWCA Evanston/North Shore seeks to expand prevention education, healthy relationships programming, and youth leadership across schools and community settings.

The role builds partnerships with schools and youth-serving groups, delivers trainings, adapts curricula, and promotes trauma-informed, culturally responsive services to diverse youth populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, public health, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience delivering youth education and workshops.
• Experience writing curriculum and coordinating program logistics.

Responsibilities

• Implements comprehensive sex education and violence prevention programs in schools and community settings.
• Develops youth leadership programming and coordinates activites and workshops.
• Recruits participants, builds school partnerships, and coordinates services with staff.
• Delivers trainings for youth and adults using trauma-informed approaches.
• Maintains documentation and evaluates program outcomes.
• Stays current on best practices in prevention and youth engagement.

Skills

Public health

Youth development

Curriculum development

Facilitation

Partnership building

Trauma-informed practice

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, or related field

Illinois 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training (preferred)

Illinois 40-Hour Sexual Assault Training (preferred)

Illinois 20-Hour Partner Abuse Intervention Program Training (preferred)

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Prevention and Training Coordinator position is located in Evanston, IL. YWCA Evanston/North Shore seeks to expand prevention education, healthy relationships programming, and youth leadership across schools and community settings.

The role builds partnerships with schools and youth-serving groups, delivers trainings, adapts curricula, and promotes trauma-informed, culturally responsive services to diverse youth populations.