Education and Outreach Specialist FULL TIME

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At Lauras House we believe in breaking the cycle of domestic violence through education empowerment and connection. As an Education & Outreach Specialist youll play a vital role in expanding awareness fostering prevention and helping individuals and families build healthy violence-free lives.

This is more than just a job its an opportunity to make a difference every day through community partnerships youth engagement and public education.

Position: Education and Outreach Specialist

Location: Aliso Viejo CA

Status: Full time - Onsite - 40 hours per week

What Youll Do:

As part of a dynamic prevention and outreach team you will:

• Lead community outreach initiatives to expand access to Lauras House programs and services focusing on underserved populations.
• Collaborate with other team members.
• Deliver engaging prevention workshops to youth and adults using our H.E.A.R.T. (Healthy Attitudes and Relationships Today) curriculum.
• Coordinate our 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training collaborating with community partners guest speakers and staff to train the next generation of advocates.
• Cultivate community partnerships through outreach networking events and relationship building.
• Monitor Lauras House Teen Site and respond as needed.
• Manage program data and reporting ensuring accurate tracking and evaluation of outreach efforts.
• Provide compassionate crisis intervention and digital advocacy via chat and text offering safety planning and resource referrals.
• Oversee the recruitment and administration of volunteers as needed.
• Support program growth and innovation through continuous development implementation and evaluation of prevention strategies.
• Other duties as assigned

Who You Are:

Youre a passionate educator connector and advocate who thrives on engaging with the community. You believe that knowledge is power-and you want to use yours to make a lasting impact.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelors degree in a social science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience and passion for public speaking education or training.
• Completion of a 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training (can be completed upon hire).
• Strong communication skills-both written and verbal.
• Ability to learn presentations in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) and data management.
• Valid drivers license reliable transportation and insurance.
• Live Scan background check and drug test.

Additional Details

• Maintain utmost confidentiality of all client staff and agency information.
• Adhere to agency policies regarding client records safety and professional boundaries.
• Participate in agency events and represent Lauras House in the community with professionalism and compassion.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing walking talking hearing and using hands for handling objects.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Required to stoop kneel climb stairs and balance.
• Ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

Culture & Values:

• Maintain strict confidentiality for clients staff and agency information
• Present a positive professional demeanor in all interactions
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and an organized workspace
• Participate in agency events training or presentations as needed

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Be part of a mission-driven organization making real change in the community.
• Collaborate with passionate supportive professionals who share your commitment to ending domestic violence.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.

• Flexible schedule with occasional evenings and weekends for outreach events.
• Make a tangible difference every day.
• Enjoy a work culture built on respect inclusion and impact.
  
  

A Place for Everyone

Lauras House is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all individuals-regardless of race gender sexual orientation disability or background-to bring their full authentic selves to our work.

Ready to Apply

Come be a part of something bigger than a job. Join Lauras House family and help us create safe bright futures for children and families in need.

Client/Mission Focused; Communication; Respect. Compassion; Collaboration; Innovation.

This description reflects the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job nor should it be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for every function described.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Lauras House is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination. It is the policy of Lauras House to conduct our relations with employees and applicants for employment based on merit without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists) color citizenship status religion (all aspects of religious beliefs observance or practice including religious dress or grooming practices) creed political affiliation or belief sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) sexual orientation age gender (including gender identity and gender expression) gender transitioning physical or mental disability physical handicap national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a drivers license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9) marital status ancestry medical condition genetic characteristics genetic information military or veterans status status as a victim of domestic violence sexual assault or stalking updating personal information based on a lawful change of name social security number or federal employment authorization document Employees receipt of public assistance (such as Medi-Cal) or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all Federal State and local laws prohibiting discrimination. Company policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Discrimination can also include failing to reasonably accommodate religious practices or qualified individuals with disabilities where the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship.

The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Pay discrimination between employees of the opposite sex or different race or ethnicity performing substantially similar work as defined by the California Fair Pay Act as amended and federal law is prohibited.

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