Prevention Advocate Manatee
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Community Health, Non-Profit / Outreach, Public Health -
Social Work
Youth Development, Community Health, Public Health
Location: Sarasota
Job Opening:
Prevention Advocate
Location:Manatee County Area, Florida Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Department: Prevention Reports to: Prevention Coordinator
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 Prevention Advocate
, you will be on the front lines of educating and empowering youth and adults to recognize, resist, and prevent exploitation. Your role will involve delivering powerful presentations, managing community relationships, and tracking outreach impact in the Manatee County area.
You will:
- Facilitate exploitation prevention trainings for K-12 students and adults.
- Coordinate and schedule trainings in schools, nonprofits, churches, and community groups.
- Build and manage relationships with community partners.
- Collect and report outreach data as outlined in the Prevention Manual.
- Participate in team meetings and assist with special projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Passion for youth education and advocacy.
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
- Experience with survivors of sexual exploitation or human trafficking (preferred).
- Clean driving record (preferred) and ability to travel locally.
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.
Work Schedule & Environment- 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
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