Youth and Family Educator

Description

This position focuses on classroom and community-based facilitation of programs such as Reducing the Risk (RTR), Making Proud Choices - In/Out of Home Care (MPC), Love Notes, and other approved SRAE/PREP curricula. Educators are responsible for facilitating lessons with fidelity, engaging youth through trauma-informed and culturally competent instruction, and collecting required data for evaluation.

• Facilitate TPP and SRAE/PREP curricula with fidelity, ensuring sessions adhere to all federal, state, and funder guidelines.
• Deliver engaging, age‑appropriate, and medically accurate instruction in school and community‑based settings.
• Integrate trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and inclusive teaching practices.
• Use interactive teaching strategies such as group discussions, role plays, and skill‑building exercises.

• Reinforce positive youth development principles that promote self‑esteem, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Encourage parental or guardian participation through workshops and educational outreach.
• Provide referrals to supportive community resources as needed.

• Support school and community partner recruitment for program implementation.
• Participate in outreach and mobilization events to increase program visibility and enrollment.
• Assist with the coordination of youth leadership activities and recognition events.

• Accurately complete enrollment forms, attendance, pre/post surveys, and fidelity monitoring tools.
• Enter data into program systems on a timely basis.
• Maintain compliance with all data protection and confidentiality standards (HIPAA, FERPA, etc.).

• Attend professional training sessions, team meetings, and curriculum fidelity reviews.
• Stay informed on emerging trends in adolescent health, risk avoidance, and prevention education.