Education Facilitator

Overview

As part of a 4-year federal grant (Adolescents and Communities Empowered – ACE) to Utah State University, the youth educator will join other Utah County facilitators in implementing healthy relationship and sexual education programming targeted to at-risk youth. The geographical service area is Utah County. The position is .75 FTE. Excellent University benefits are included (see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ). Continued employment is contingent upon ongoing grant funding.

Facilitators must have a strong desire to work with youth and promote healthy relationships. Curriculum-based courses will be taught in-person and virtually in partnership with alternative high schools, behavioral health centers, correctional facilities, and other youth-serving organizations throughout the service area.

This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah.

Facilitator will be responsible for all aspects of programming within the geographical areas for grant-sponsored projects. A list of major responsibilities includes, but is not limited to:

• Teach teen pregnancy prevention courses, in-person and possibly online
• Recruit and retain community partners; recruit youth participants
• Coordinate food, incentives, and other programmatic supports
• Facilitate local evaluation and data collection
• Maintain programmatic and financial records
  
  Participate in regular trainings
• Follow Domestic Violence Prevention, Human Subjects, and Performance Measurement protocols
• Establish community partnerships and coordinate with county Extension faculty to support county relationship education initiatives
• Adhere to terms and conditions of the grant proposal and sponsor guidelines

• Bachelor's degree in family studies, social work, sociology, education, psychology or four years of related experience
• Experience in planning and delivering family life education
• Experience leading groups and/or teaching youth
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint) and email
• Flexible schedule and ability to teach courses during the day, evenings, and Saturdays
• Reliable transportation to travel (mileage will be reimbursed by the grant)

• Experience collaborating and partnering with community-based, youth-serving organizations
• Experience working professionally with youth
• Proficient in Spanish
• 3+ years of experience teaching family-life related programming or experience leading groups
• Have a Certified Family Life Education endorsement

• Social skills to effectively interact and network with community members and agencies
• A strong desire to work with youth and promote healthy relationships
• Ability to work well alone and as part of a team

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of your application, addressing each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. Also indicate ability to work in Utah County as the geographical service area.
• Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Minimum $42,000.00;
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. This position requires moderate physical effort. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds, walking and standing.

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