Prevention Educator

Position Title: Prevention Educator (may also include working within Aboriginal Communities)
Volunteer Role: Service Delivery
Program: RespectED: Violence and Abuse Prevention
Service Area: Various locations throughout the Province of Alberta

Purpose: This position provides Healthy Youth Relationship Workshops to local youth, covering issues such as:

the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships
communication and boundary setting
the different types of abuse
how to get help and how to help a friend
Training and on-going mentorship and support are provided to the volunteer.

Responsible to: RespectED Program Coordinator; RespectED Education Coordinator, and/or the Aboriginal Outreach Coordinator

Responsibilities:

Deliver professional, sensitive Promoting Healthy Youth Relationship workshops to local youth
Communicate closely with RespectED staff
Attend regularly scheduled volunteer training sessions (3 hours)
Participate in occasional program promotion at teacher’s conventions, fairs, community showcases and special events

Personal Requirements:

Min. 18 years of age
Reliable
Nonjudgmental
Open to accept constructive feedback
Passion for working with youth and empowering them to develop healthy relationships
Excellent communication and listening skills
Able and willing to work independently or part of a team
Clear annual Police Records and Child Welfare checks
A particular familiarity with Aboriginal Communities may be required for some geographical areas throughout the Province

Training Requirements:

Attend all sessions of classroom training and read supporting material
Complete all home study assignments
Prepare a Healthy Youth Relationship presentation
Must attend an information session and/or must observe a presentation
Complete certification process initially and meet yearly renewal requirements

Time Commitment:

One school year
Attend regularly scheduled volunteer training sessions (3 hours)
Conduct 2-4 presentations a month (approx. 3 hours a presentation including prep and travel time)
Day time availability, some flexibility in scheduling

Benefits to Volunteer:

Professional and personal development
Improved public speaking and presentation skills
Connecting and networking with community members
Increased knowledge on issues of maltreatment that affect today’s youth
Certification as a National Canadian Red Cross Prevention Educator
Educating youth about violence and abuse issues and having a long-lasting impact beyond the classroom