Bilingual Gender Violence Education Specialist

SGA provides a wide range of social services in some of Chicago's most challenged and consistently underserved communities and creates long-term and community-wide change.

• Implement Rights Respect Responsibility curriculum through educational workshops to 15-18 year-olds, 18-25 year olds, and adult caregivers;
• Cultivate an effective and welcoming educational environment;
• Collaborate with Program Coordinator to deliver education modules that incorporate R3 and other curricula along with trauma-informed principles;
• Create forms, handouts and other educational materials that are culturally competent and developmentally appropriate for target client base;
• Acknowledge and incorporate the intersectionality of race and gender inequality into issue-focused lessons;
• Teach skills and promote social norms that inform about and protect against sexual violence;
• Implement curricula that includes medically accurate information referenced in peer-reviewed publications by educational, scientific, governmental, or health organizations;
• Implement curricula and/or strategies with an evidence-based approach to integrate research findings with practical implementation that align with the needs and desired outcomes of the targeted audience of youth;
• Ensure lessons and classroom environment are inclusive and non-stigmatizing towards all participants;
• Collaborate on the development of social media campaigns and pre-recorded community education components;
• Engage in community outreach.

Other duties as assigned.

• Provides factual information about Gender-Based Violence and Human Trafficking;
• Provides direct health education and information;
• Documents visits and interactions appropriately;
• Ensures all confidential information is protected;
• Adheres to all mandates of the GBV program performance standards;
• Collects required data material and reports to Program Coordinator;
• Displays sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences present in the service population;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Fluent in Spanish
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field;
• At least two years’ experience working with high-risk youth;
• Professional experience and/or specialization in sexual health;
• Familiarity with Chicago’s communities, especially those on the south side;
• Ability to assess individual/group learning needs and create an environment conducive to learning;
• Knowledge and/or experience in the design and implementation of sexual health and wellness education strategies and events;

• Ability to work varying hours Monday - Friday, Schedule may include some evenings and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required for work related travel

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to transport oneself to and from home visits.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
• Constantly moves to assist during program activities.
• At times it may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various needs.
• Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions.

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; a 403(b) retirement savings plan; paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays; an Employee Assistance Program;
Benefits are provided in accordance with plan documents and organizational policies, and eligibility may vary based on employment status and scheduled hours.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

$48,000-$50,000