Job Type: Full-Time 

Supervisor: Executive Director 

Exemption Status: Exempt 

Location: Waco, Texas – 100% in person 

Salary: Dependent on experience and education 

Specific Job Responsibilities: The Prevention and Education Director is responsible for all prevention and education related services provided to youth and other community members in the Advocacy Center’s six-county services area, supervision and support of all prevention staff and interns, and the successful delivery of prevention services. 

1. Supervises all Prevention and Education staff and the Prevention and Education Interns and Volunteers, including determining workloads, evaluating staff performance, and ensuring department compliance. 

2. Ensure that the goals and objectives of grants are met and complete all relevant monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. 

3. Responsible for the development and implementation of all prevention programming. 

4. Provide group facilitation in schools, churches, and youth groups, on a variety of topics including: healthy relationships, conflict resolution, consent, teen dating violence, safe touch/unsafe touch, feelings, bullying, internet safety, and more, with the aim of preventing sexual violence and creating meaningful change in attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that support sexual violence. 

5. Provide group facilitation and presentations for professionals and parents on a variety of topics, with the aim of preventing sexual violence and creating meaningful change in attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that support sexual violence. 

6. Prepare materials for groups and presentations. 

7. Staff an agency booth at community events and provide information about the prevention of sexual violence. 

8. Complete required paperwork after each group facilitation and presentation. 

9. Create relevant and informational social media content and other online resources. 

10. Assist in the planning and execution of community level prevention efforts and initiatives. 

11. Prepare for and participate in regular supervision meetings with the Executive Director. 

12. As a part of the Advocacy Center’s leadership team, participate in activities and goal setting related to furthering the agency’s strategic plan. 

13. Perform all other duties as assigned as they relate to the role. 

Qualifications: 

Education: 

Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, psychology, public health, sociology or related field required. Can substitute degree for equivalent experience and training. 

Master’s degree in social work, education, psychology, public health, sociology, or related field preferred. 

Experience: 

Managerial experience is required 

Must be comfortable presenting to and interacting with children and youth in a variety of settings and on a wide range of sometimes taboo and uncomfortable topics. 

Knowledge of sexual assault with trauma issues related to children, adults, and families 

Experience in community organizing or engagement activities strongly preferred 

Other skills and requirements: 

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required 

Familiarity with social media and content creation 

Must communicate well and function responsibly in a team setting and independently. 

Must demonstrate awareness of and a commitment to culturally competent and sensitive practice. 

Will be required to drive to a variety of locations in the six counties that the Advocacy Center serves, for which they will be reimbursed. 

English and Spanish fluency is strongly preferred. 

Commitment to the goals and objectives of the Advocacy Center. 

Must be able to pass a criminal background check. 

Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License 

Application Instructions 

If you would like to apply for this position please email the following items to the Executive Director, Aleigh Ascherl, at aascherl@advocacycntr.org

1. Cover Letter 

2. Resume 

3. 3 Professional References