COMMUNITY EDUCATOR-FT-BILINGUAL

Company: ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN INC
Location: Colleyville
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

Alliance For Children is the childrens advocacy center serving all of Tarrant County. Since 1992, over 65,000 children have benefitted from Alliance For Childrens teamed investigations and coordinated approach. Alliance For Children is a nonprofit organization that operates child-friendly centers located in Arlington, Fort Worth and Hurst. The mission of Alliance For Children is to protect Tarrant County children from child abuse through teamed investigations, healing services, and community education. Alliance For Children is a fully accredited member of the National Childrens Alliance, a membership association of over 700 Childrens Advocacy Centers and is a founding member of Childrens Advocacy Centers of Texas. Please visit our website at www.AllianceForChildren.org for more information. Community Educator - Bilingual Spanish/EnglishThe Community Educator is responsible for promoting knowledge in child abuse prevention through efforts to educate children to recognize, resist and report abusive situations. The Community Educator also assists with providing prevention education to adults throughout Tarrant County. This position also demonstrates enthusiasm for the mission of Alliance For Children in the community served. Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma required, some college or Bachelors degree preferred.
• Bilingual abilities in English/Spanish required.
• Minimum 18 year age required.
• Must have valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance if driving for agency purposes.
• 2 years experience working with children preferred.
• Experience in public speaking preferred.
• Proficiency in computer literacy required.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed, required.
• Must successfully complete annual criminal and civil background checks.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Personal qualities of professionalism, integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Alliance For Children. Job Duties/Essential Functions:
  • Prepare and deliver the P.S. Its My Body!, NetSmartz and Monique Burr Foundation training programs to children and teens within Tarrant County. This personal body safety and internet safety education is conducted in schools and youth serving organizations.
  • Prepare and deliver child abuse prevention training to groups of adults throughout Tarrant County.
  • Develop opportunities to share children and adult education programs to additional schools or other youth serving organizations within Tarrant County and coordinate presentation schedules with points of contact.
  • Assist with the coordination and implementation of MDT trainings for staff and partners at Alliance For Children.
  • Represent Alliance For Children in the community by sharing mission of Alliance For Children and promoting prevention education.
  • Collaborate with the Outreach and Training Team to develop and promote Alliance For Childrens Child Abuse Prevention Campaign during the month of April.
  • Demonstrate willingness to accept new opportunities that may be outside the current job description as the Outreach and Training Supervisor or Alliance For Children Management presents them.
  • Other job duties as requested by immediate supervisor or leadership team. Physical Requirements:
    • Able to complete duties of job as listed above.
    • Independent travel by private auto required. Application:Please submit your resume and complete an application detailing your qualifications for this position. Alliance For Children provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Agency Perks:
      • Mental health focused environment.
      • Meaningful assistance programs like personal & professional development.
      • 403b with agency contribution.
      • Generous vacation and wellness leave.
      • 13 paid holidays.
      • Agency currently pays 100% of employee-only medical.
      • Encouragement of work/life balance.
      • Relaxed dress code when appropriate.
      • Center perks and celebrations regularly available and encouraged.
      • Mission:The mission of Alliance For Children is to protect Tarrant County children from child abuse through teamed investigations, healing services, and community education. PIe38328d625bd-26289-33967101

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