Position: FT - Education Specialist

The Organization:

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a trauma-informed / healing-centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development, and cultural awareness into all aspects of its services. The agency is committed to ensuring that clients and staff feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and are empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Join Us?

• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team.
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth.

Essential Functions for the Education Specialist:

• To provide group prevention and education services to Lehigh Valley youth in a quality manner.
• To perform speaking engagements and conduct trainings and presentations as necessary.

Other Duties for the Education Specialist:

• To follow the policies, procedures, and rules stated in the agency Personnel Policies, Code of Business
• Ethics, and Program Procedural Manual.
• The accurate and timely completion of personnel material.
• To provide quality representation of the agency with other professional agencies or in court in a professional manner.
• Support agency values and goals.
• To attend external and internal agency trainings and workshops as identified or designated necessary, and as outlined in the Valley Youth House Personnel Policies.
• To submit paperwork on a weekly basis and time sheets on a bi-weekly basis.
• To complete other related tasks as appropriate or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for the Education Socialist:

• They must possess at least a bachelor's degree in a human services discipline.
• Two years of experience.
• Must never have been convicted of any child abuse offenses.
• The candidate shall be a mature individual with sound judgment who represents an appropriate role model to staff, youth, and families.

Physical Requirements for the Education Socialist:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing *Occasionally
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds *Occasionally
• Moving from one worksite to another *Occasionally

Please check out the Job Description for further information regarding the position.