Coordinator, Community Education

Core education topics

• Sexually inclusive comprehensive sex education
• Developing and maintaining healthy relationships
• Avoiding teen dating violence
• Substance abuse prevention
• Sexual identity and mental wellness

Knowledge, Skills And Responsibilities

Programming
Contribute to development and design of Response’s signature outreach and education programs.
Work closely with Community Education colleagues to plan and lead weekly/monthly professional development meetings.
Plan for and coordinate arrangements and logistics for outreach and education programs.
Plan and implement marketing and outreach activities with local referral sources, e.g., educational institutions, camps, community agencies, and religious organizations.
Work toward expanding outreach and education initiatives in size and scope.
Establish appropriate relationships with teens through structured programs and community outreach activities.
Plan, implement, provide guidance and support to youth leadership groups.

Substance Use/Abuse Education
Collaborate with Community Education Curriculum team to update, revise and manage the curriculum.
Stay abreast of best practices in youth substance use/abuse education.

Education
Teach interactive, comprehensive health prevention and promotion.
Core content includes sex education and healthy relationship topics including discussions on methods of protection and contraceptives in large and small group settings.
Present trainings to adult audiences including parents and professionals.

Program Support
Collaborate closely with other Community Education team coordinators.
Participate in weekly staff meetings and supervision.
Collaborate with other agency personnel, supervisor, appropriate specialists or consultants.
Participate in agency professional development programs, professional group seminars, committees or conferences to increase professional knowledge.
Perform record-keeping functions and other administrative duties as required by the Agency.
Represent JCFS and Response for Teens and its programs in a positive manner to both internal and external contacts.
Contribute to social media content.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program or relevant work experience
• Experience in teaching health related topics such as substance misuse, sexual health, sexual orientation and gender and healthy relationship in community settings
• One or more years of experience working directly with adolescents (ages 12-24)
• Flexible schedule as evening and weekend hours will occur based on program and client needs
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship*

Preferred Experience

Presenting and/or training to groups

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with base contribution and match
• Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and much more