Education Support Specialist- Prevention & Intervention Job at Community Youth Ministries, Reedley, CA

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  • Community Youth Ministries
  • Reedley, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Education Support Specialist

Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable health educator to provide comprehensive sexual health education to a cohort of male students. The ideal candidate will have experience facilitating sensitive topics and creating a safe, respectful, and culturally competent learning environment for adolescents.

In addition to CSHE, the Support Specialist may assist with other Prevention & Intervention Education programs-such as Youth Behavioral Awareness (YBA) , Adolescent Counseling Education Services (ACES) , and Social Emotional Learning (SEL)- based on availability and afternoon scheduling needs . These secondary roles may involve facilitating workshops on college/career readiness, self-care, SEL projects, and supporting Parent-Child Night events.

Note: Due to the subject matter and the focus on programming for male students, we strongly encourage male-identifying educators to apply . This helps ensure student comfort, engagement, and openness when discussing personal and gender-specific topics. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, will be considered.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver evidence-based, age-appropriate sexual health education to male student groups
  • Create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment
  • Address physical, emotional, and social aspects of sexual health relevant to male youth
  • Collaborate with school staff and counselors to support student needs
  • Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times
  • Facilitate group and individual sessions aligned with program goals
  • Prepare materials and resources needed for effective lesson delivery
  • Adapt content to meet diverse student needs and learning styles
  • Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, and outcomes
  • Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students
  • Communicate effectively with families and caregivers as appropriate
  • Attend team meetings and professional development sessions

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in health education, public health, social work, Liberal Arts, Psychology or a related field
  • Prior experience teaching or counseling youth on health-related topics preferred
  • Prior experience working with students/ classroom management preferred
  • Spanish speaker preferred
  • Strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity
  • Ability to handle sensitive discussions with maturity and discretion

This position does require fingerprint clearances from DOJ & FBI for all employees who work with students.

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