Prevention Educator

The Prevention Educator is responsible for the direct implementation of CAASE’s 5-session Empowering Youth to End Sexual Exploitation (EY) curriculum, 3-session Beyond the Screen (BTS) curriculum, and single-session workshops. Educators are responsible for collecting pre- and posttests, maintaining relationships with community partners, supporting the Prevention Internship program, participating in data analysis, and updating the curriculum annually.

Responsibilities Program Facilitation

● Facilitate CAASE curricula by leading and co-leading single-session and/or multi-session educational programs with youth ages 14+

● Apply trauma-informed, and student-centered approaches to facilitation

● Collaborate with co-facilitators to ensure consistent, high-quality program delivery

● Represent CAASE in existing relationships with community partners, including teachers, social workers, and other community-based organizations, upholding CAASE’s values in all external engagement

● Serve as a point of contact for teachers and/or school personnel at partner institutions

● Assist in the training and development of Prevention Interns, including modeling effective facilitation and providing feedback Program Evaluation & Curriculum Development

● Collect pre- and post-surveys for participants

● Participate in survey data processing and analysis

● Support the Prevention Department in updating and revising curriculum to maintain cultural relevance and effectiveness

● Assist with piloting new or updated workshops Administrative & Departmental Support

● Attend team, all-staff and other cross-departmental meetings as required

● Participate in CAASE fundraising events and activities as required

● Participate in professional development opportunities to maintain and expand subject-matter expertise and facilitation skills

● Support the Prevention Department in program organization and other tasks as assigned

Education and Experience

● Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.

● Some experience in education, youth services, or violence prevention education. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

● Demonstrated interest and experience in social justice or related topics.

● Proven ability to work collaboratively and communicate with external stakeholders.

● Knowledge and expertise in Microsoft Office.

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

● Excellent presentation skills.

● Excellent classroom management skills.

● Demonstrated flexibility and receptiveness to feedback

● Reliable transportation or means to travel throughout Chicago schools.

● Sensitivity and cultural humility to issues of sexual violence and exploitation.

● Commitment to CAASE’s strategic goal of transforming a culture that perpetuates sexual harm–including demand for the commercial sex industry–into a culture allied with people who have a lived experience of sexual violation.

● Commitment to ending the perpetration of sexual exploitation in Chicago and Illinois.

● Commitment to feminist principles.

Salary and Benefits

The starting annual salary for this position is $53,000 - $58,000 and may be negotiable depending on experience. CAASE strives to provide a comprehensive and equitable benefits package, including health and dental coverage with employer contributions to premiums, optional vision coverage, and employer paid life insurance.

CAASE offers a robust 401k plan with a 2.5% employer contribution regardless of employee elections. CAASE offers remote work stipends to partially cover phone and internet expenses for those to whom it applies. CAASE also has generous paid time off, including regular vacation time, flexible sick time which can be used for mental health, preventative health and family wellness, regular paid holidays (including floating holidays,) and long term paid medical and parental leave.

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume, substantive cover letter, and writing sample to hr@caase.org. No phone calls please. If you need any assistance or accommodations during the application process, please contact hr@caase.org.

The starting annual salary for this position is $53,000 - $58,000 and may be negotiable depending on experience. CAASE strives to provide a comprehensive and equitable benefits package, including health and dental coverage with employer contributions to premiums, optional vision coverage, and employer paid life insurance. CAASE offers a robust 401k plan with a 2.5% employer contribution regardless of employee elections. CAASE offers remote work stipends to partially cover phone and internet expenses for those to whom it applies. CAASE also has generous paid time off, including regular vacation time, flexible sick time which can be used for mental health, preventative health and family wellness, regular paid holidays (including floating holidays,) and long term paid medical and parental leave.