Prevention Education Specialist

# Prevention Education Specialist Hot Job Austin, TX 78724## Overview Salary Range $61,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time## Description
** Center for Child Protection
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* Job Title:

Prevention Education Specialist
**** Supervisor:
Director of Outreach and Education
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* Job Summary:

** The Prevention Education Specialist is a key member of the Education Team, responsible for delivering impactful parent & caregiver workshops, professional trainings, and trauma-informed educational programming across Travis County.

These interactive sessions focus on child abuse identification, prevention, and trauma awareness, equipping parents, caregivers, educators, child-serving professionals, and community members with practical knowledge and tools to protect and support children. This role coordinates and facilitates Center-developed prevention and education programs, while cultivating strong community partnerships through ongoing outreach to schools, organizations, and parent groups. The Prevention Education Specialist plays a vital role in advancing the Center’s mission by increasing awareness, strengthening prevention efforts, and promoting child safety throughout the community.

The successful candidate must be bilingual (English/Spanish) and be able to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Bilingual in English and Spanish (spoken and written) required
* 2-4 years of experience delivering professional presentations, with demonstrated strong public speaking skills
* 3-5 years of experience working with children and families in high-risk environments
* Experience working with families and child victims of sexual and/or physical abuse, including involvement in child protection, crisis support, or counseling services, preferred
* Licensed Social Worker or School Counselor preferred
* Strong knowledge of child abuse and neglect, including signs and symptoms, reporting requirements, and intervention systems
* Strong understanding of child abuse prevention, trauma, and child development
* Demonstrated passion for and commitment to child abuse prevention and child protection
* Reliable transportation required; availability to work weekends and evenings as needed
** Key Responsibilities**:
** Program Delivery & Education
** 1. Coordinate and conduct educational workshops and trainings for parents and caregivers, professionals, students, and community members on the prevention, identification, and reporting of child abuse and neglect
2. Facilitate and adapt programming for diverse audiences of varying sizes, backgrounds, ages, and abilities
3. Represent the Center and present at community events, as requested
4. Conduct Center tours for stakeholders and community members
** Community Outreach & Partnership Development
** 5. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with staff, volunteers, and community partners
6. Cultivate ongoing relationships with schools, childcare centers, and community organizations to expand prevention education and child protection efforts
7. Network within the community to identify outreach opportunities and strengthen service impact
** Curriculum Development & Training Materials
** 8. Develop, update and prepare educational materials for outreach and educational training
9. Assist in coordinating and executing multidisciplinary trainings for Child Protection Team members and Center staff
10. Ensure training content aligns with current best practices in prevention, trauma, and child development
** Program Planning, Evaluation & Strategy
** 11. Support strategic planning efforts by reviewing program effectiveness, identifying service gaps, and contributing to future program development
12. Collaborate with the Director of Outreach and Education to achieve departmental goals and initiatives
** Documentation, Compliance & Training Tracking
** 13. Maintain accurate records of all trainings, attendance, and evaluation data
14. Track participation through evaluations and data collection for required staff trainings
15. Ensure compliance with agency, licensing and regulatory requirements
** Professional Development & Subject Matter…