Prevention Education Specialist

Unbound Now is ending human trafficking by identifying victims, supporting survivors, seeking justice, and leading system change. We are motivated by our faith in Jesus and work each day as individuals driven by hope, oriented towards service, and committed to excellence. To learn more about our values, please read our Statement of Faith.

Prevention Education Specialist

Full-time, exempt

Local Regional Office

Unbound Now Waco works to end human trafficking through youth prevention education, community awareness, professional training, and survivor support throughout the Heart of Texas region.

The Youth Prevention Specialist is responsible for providing age-appropriate prevention education that equips youth with the knowledge and skills to recognize unsafe situations, understand healthy relationships, identify grooming and exploitation, practice online safety, and seek help from trusted adults.

This position will build partnerships with schools, juvenile detention centers, youth-serving organizations, and community programs to expand access to prevention education. Special emphasis will be placed on reaching youth in rural and underserved communities, as well as populations that are often under-recognized, including youth who identify as LGBTQ+.

Annual salary

• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance:
  We cover 100% of medical premiums for both the employee and their family. (For a single employee, this is an $8,267+ annual value added to your base salary).
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance:
  Fully covered for the employee at no cost.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a 3% salary match (eligible after 90 days; 1-year vesting).
• Dental & Vision:
  Comprehensive plans available at the employee’s expense.
• Voluntary Benefits:
  Access to supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, and Disability insurance

Anticipated 40- 50-hour work week;
Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm with occasional evenings and weekends

This position requires frequent travel within the immediate area and occasional travel out of the region for training.

Work is performed in a variety of venues and environments. Work duties may, on rare occasions, be performed in an environment requiring exposure to weather extremes, fumes, odors, and noise.

• Facilitate age-appropriate human trafficking prevention and personal safety education through classroom, assembly, small-group, and community-based presentations.
• Administer multi-session prevention curricula in schools, juvenile detention centers, after-school programs, and other youth-serving settings.
• Educate youth on healthy relationships, personal boundaries, grooming behaviors, online safety, exploitation, and how to seek help.
• Create safe and engaging learning environments where youth feel respected, supported, and empowered.
• Work with appropriate staff to adapt presentations and activities to meet the developmental, cultural, and learning needs of different audiences.
• Follow organizational policies related to youth safety, permission requirements, confidentiality, documentation, and mandated reporting.
• Respond appropriately when a young person shares a concern or makes an outcry, following Unbound Now’s reporting and referral procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of youth trends, social media platforms, online risks, human trafficking indicators, and evidence-informed prevention practices.

• Develop and maintain relationships with schools, juvenile detention centers, youth-serving organizations, faith communities, and other community partners.
• Work with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and youth program staff to schedule and coordinate prevention education.
• Identify opportunities to expand prevention education throughout the Heart of Texas region, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
• Communicate clearly with community partners regarding program goals, scheduling, participant needs, and required follow-up.
• Represent Unbound Now at school meetings, community events, resource fairs, and collaborative initiatives related to youth safety and prevention.
• Connect youth, families, and community partners with appropriate Unbound Now services and community resources when needed.

• Provide prevention-focused presentations to parents, caregivers, educators, and youth-serving professionals.
• Equip adults to recognize indicators of grooming, exploitation, and human trafficking.
• Educate adults on online safety, healthy relationships, risk factors, protective factors, and appropriate responses to youth concerns.
• Help schools and organizations develop a stronger understanding of how to create safer environments for youth.
• Provide information about available resources, reporting options, and survivor services.

• Assist with recruiting, training, scheduling, and supporting…