Education Specialist (Jacksonville)

The Education Specialist is part of a professional team focused on community education, specifically two programs. One area of focus is educating and engaging men and boys as allies in the prevention of violence against women and girls. The second focus is the co-occurrence of domestic violence and substance use, and prevention strategies.

The Education Specialist facilitates curriculum, collaborates with internal and community partners, and attends community engagements. The Education Specialist may additionally support the development of community education materials and multi-media assets, evaluative tools, and similar assets.

This position may include evening and Saturday hours to attend community events and facilitate curriculum. This is an in-person position that is not eligible for remote work.

The position requires a clear communicator, both verbal and written, and someone with high standards around work ethic, collaboration, organization, and detail. Experience in Microsoft Office (or equivalent) is required.

Principal Duties

1. Facilitates the “Not My City” education program to engage men and boys as allies in the prevention of violence against women and girls.

a. Works collaboratively with the Community Education department to determine opportunities for Project facilitation.

b. Facilitates educational engagements through the Project.

c. Participates in Project Team and Coordinated Community Response (CCR) Team meetings, in alignment with the Project.

d. Recruits community partners for participation in educational engagements and the CCR.

e. Develops printed and multi-media assets for Project use.

f. Attends community-based events to share information and raise awareness about the Project.

g. Contributes content for social media platforms, websites, and related assets.

h. Maintains records to ensure compliance with regulating standards and Project deliverables.

2. Facilitates education programming relating to the co-occurrence of domestic violence and substance use/opioid use.

a. Strategically trains professionals working in fields including behavioral health, drug treatment, health care, and related fields about the defined area and prevention strategies.

b. Facilitates educational engagements to enhance community-level awareness of the defined area.

c. Attends community-based events to share information and raise awareness about the defined area, with the goal of preventing both domestic violence and substance use.

3. Represents Hubbard House in the community, while maintaining high professional standards.

4. Attends trainings as designated by the Office of Violence Against Women, City of Jacksonville, and Hubbard House.

5. Ensures accessibility for community members with disabilities, who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, and/or who require translation/interpretation services.

6. Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. 

A bachelor's degree in education, training, social service work, or a related field is preferred (equivalent experience considered). Two years of experience in facilitating community-based trainings preferred.

Experience in one or more of the following is a plus: sexual assault or domestic violence programs. Must be able to read, write and speak English; bi-lingual capabilities a plus. 

A valid driver’s license and dependable transportation are required. Vehicle insurance must be maintained. Must meet eligibility requirements for Hubbard House, Inc. vehicle insurance coverage.

Due to the serious nature of the Hubbard House mission, must successfully clear background screening: 1) a level-2 background screening which includes a criminal background check through the Department of Family and Children (DCF), Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and the National Sex Offender Registry (at a minimum); 2) a motor vehicle report (MVR) is also run against the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV); and 3) a drug, alcohol, and TB screening.. Must be able to produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States (E-Verify).

This is an onsite position.

FULL TIME / NON-EXEMPT

Hubbard House, Inc. follows all federal, state, and local laws.

No phone calls, please.

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