Youth Prevention Advocate

💼 Job Opening:
Youth Prevention Advocate

Location:

Sarasota Area, Florida

Position Type:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt

At Selah Freedom
, we are dedicated to ending sex trafficking and bringing freedom to the exploited. From prevention and outreach to safe housing and education, our programs serve youth and survivors across the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S.

As a Youth Prevention Advocate, you will play a key role in Selah Freedom's prevention efforts by delivering exploitation-prevention trainings to youth throughout Sarasota County. This position focuses on facilitating K-12 trainings in schools and youth-serving organizations, building strong community relationships, and expanding access to prevention education through outreach and partnership development.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about youth education, prevention, and community impact.

You will:

• Facilitate exploitation-prevention trainings for youth (grades K-12) across Sarasota County
• Coordinate and schedule trainings with schools, school districts, and community partners
• Build and maintain relationships with youth-serving organizations to expand training opportunities
• Conduct outreach and community engagement to promote Selah Freedom's youth prevention program
• Represent Selah Freedom at community events, meetings, and networking opportunities
• Complete required data collection, reporting, and documentation in accordance with the Prevention Manual
• Attend regular team and organizational meetings
• Assist with prevention-related special projects as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with youth, prevention education, or vulnerable populations preferred
• Experience working with or supporting survivors of exploitation or human trafficking is helpful but not required
• Clean driving record required
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team

We don't just work-we live out a calling. At Selah Freedom, our team is anchored by values that make a lasting impact:

• Ownership - We follow through with integrity.
• Collaboration - We're stronger together.
• Gratitude - We serve with thankful hearts.
• Communication - We lead with truth and grace.
• Balance - We care for others and ourselves.

You'll be part of a passionate team preventing exploitation before it starts.

• Typical schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
• Some nights, weekends, or after-hours events may be required (with notice)
• Moderate travel and physical activity required
• Work environment is usually quiet to moderate in noise

Ready to change lives through prevention? Apply now to become a Youth Prevention Advocate with Selah Freedom.