Empowered Youth Educator

Job Description

Job Title Empowered Youth Educator
Classification Staff | Part Time Non-Exempt
Reports to Empowered Youth Educator

Position Description
Using evidence-based curriculum, backed by medical research and social science, Empowered Youth Educators aim to engage young people through dynamic, interactive, relationship education to prevent teen pregnancies, STIs and youth engagement of risky behaviors.

Primary Functions
• Educate youth in schools throughout Lancaster County.
• Work with Empowered Youth Site Manager to gain access to local schools.
• Prepare lesson plans and deliver presentations using REAL Essentials (RE) in schools or other at-risk youth organizations.
• Assist at various educational venues.
• Collect and assemble data from teacher and student surveys.

Professional Development:
Committed to seeking and participating in training and educational opportunities to enhance and develop skill sets important for position.

Qualifications
* Passionately pro-life with unwavering commitment to youth and the optimal health model.
* Prior related experience preferred.
* High School diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred).
* Respects confidentiality and privacy per applicable laws and regulations.
* Demonstrates behaviors that align with A Woman's Concern's values.
* Complies with the policies and procedures of A Woman's Concern.
* Excellent technology, oral and written communication skills.
* Excellent problem solving and organization skills.
* Dependable, stable and capable of following through on commitments.
* Excellent team oriented and relationship skills.
* Self-starter and ability to work independently and develop and execute plans with minimal supervision.
* Adept with current technology and able to learn new skills; Proficient in Word, Zoom, and Power Point and/or Prezi.
* Strong leadership qualities.
* Able to work without supervision, yet function as part of a team.
* Must exhibit a high degree of respect for all students, regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender or socio-economic background.
* Excellent communication skills and a natural engagement with adolescents.
* The ability to prepare and teach lesson plans within a timely manner.
* Flexible schedule.

Upon hire, ability to secure Child Abuse Clearance, State Police Clearance and FBI Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Check. On an annual basis, participate in training for mandated reporting of child abuse.

Physical Demands
Activities in performance of duties include sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25lbs, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, keystroking on a keyboard or similar device, talking, hearing and seeing.

About the Employer

Our vision statement is to create a community where families are strong and life is cherished.

We provide an open door and inviting space to all women in need of resources related to pregnancy, parenting and sexual health and empower families with focused classes, dedicated support, and material assistance to uphold the value of every human life.

Our center provides prenatal and parenting education, community referrals, emergency material assistance, post-abortion care, and sexual integrity education.