Domestic Violence Prevention & Community Educator

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Angeles Mesa Empowerment Center - Los Angeles, CA 90008Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $26.45 - $28.85 HourlyJob Shift: DayOrganization

YWCA GLA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. YWCA GLA provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.

Position Overview

The DV Prevention and Community Educator designs and implements domestic violence prevention and community education activities aligned with the mission of YWCA Greater Los Angeles and the Survivor Empowerment Services department. Core responsibilities include developing awareness campaigns, curricula, trainings, community events, and coordinating support groups and healing-centered spaces that promote safety, empowerment, and healthy relationships. The position also participates in the 14-hour Sexual Assault Crisis Response Team on a rotating, on-call basis and delivers services using trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically responsive practices.

Statement of Duties


Design, implement, and coordinate domestic violence prevention and community education initiatives that promote healthy relationships, safety and empowerment
Develop and deliver awareness campaigns, workshops and presentations for community members
Plan and coordinate events to build relationships within our community service areas
Plan, coordinate and facilitate community education events and outreach activities to increase awareness of domestic violence prevention
Work closely with the program development department in creating cultural and language competent program brochures, flyers and other marketing materials
Participate in Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Facilitate self-defense classes as requested


Angeles Mesa Empowerment Center
2501 W. Vernon Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008

This is not a remote position. 

Salary: $26.45-28.85/hr.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Public Relations, Marketing or related fields
3 years experience working in community-based programs
Experience working with diverse cultures
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Expert in developing community initiatives
Strong writing and editing skills
Experienced in developing and implementing community outreach programs
Counseling, advocacy, and public speaking background required
Must have valid CA driver's license and required car insurance
40 hour DV Certification and/or 66hr Sexual Assault Certification
Bilingual in Spanish preferred