Peacemaker Youth Educator  

Job ID 11077 // Posted August 13, 2026

Position Title:      Peacemaker Youth Educator      

Reports To:          Community & Staff Engagement Specialist 

Major Function:       To provide outreach services to community youth, teens, and adults. Facilitate presentations to the area schools, youth programs, and other community organizations.  

FLSA: Hourly, Non-Exempt 

Work Environment Expectations: This position works out of a shared office space within the Peacemaker program located at the residential shelter and also functions in classroom-based settings throughout local schools and community-based youth programming. The role requires flexibility to move between office, shelter, school, and community environments while providing trauma-informed support, education, and services to children, youth, and families. 

Position Responsibilities: 

• Create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all participants.  

• Create and maintain a curriculum, and a presentation style that is conducive to children’s optimum growth and development. 

• Coordinate services with area schools to provide a continuum of care. 

• Provide training to schools and school personnel in the areas of peaceful teen     and pre-teen relationships and domestic violence. 

• Provide a program to meet the needs of the children to include non-violent  communication, dealing appropriately with anger, and domestic violence. 

• Maintain records and statistics of activities for program.  

• Provide presentations to youth, teens, and adults in various settings throughout the community. 

• Provide Shelter Youth Center coverage.  

• Ensure that youth assessments and developmentally appropriate safety plans are conducted within 72 hours of entrance into shelter. 

• Ensure youth service files are accurate and in compliance with funders. 

• Assist with needs of families in shelter, including enrollment of children in appropriate schools and/or daycare. 

• Represent agency at community meetings affecting the program and report to the Peacemaker Manger. 

• Assist with youth activities across various CASA locations. 

 General Duties: 

• Attend and participate in CASA staff meetings, required trainings, and special projects designated by supervisor. 

• Attend and participate in ongoing training opportunities. 

• Assist with training and supervision of volunteers/interns. 

• Complete special projects and presentations as requested. 

• Keep supervisor informed of successes, barriers, concerns, and performance issues. 

• Complete other duties as assigned. 

 Professional Standards: 

• Understand & abide by CASA’s Confidentiality Policy at all times. 

• Understand and abide by all CASA’s Policies and Procedures at all times. 

• Demonstrate a commitment to treat residents, volunteers, and co-workers in a respectful manner at all times. 

 Qualifications:  

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in related human services field or equivalent life experience.  A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience working with children or 2 years of college, or the ability to attend a child focused training approved by JWB within the first 90 days of hire. 

• Eligible for level 2 screening with Pinellas County School Board. 

• Knowledge of abnormal psychology and non-violent parenting techniques. 

• Agree to participate in Child Abuse Registry review. 

• Ability to climb stairs, lift up to fifty pounds, and carry children. 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as necessary.  

• A willingness to drive agency vehicles as needed. 

• Ability to function independently and work cooperatively as a member of a team. 

• Valid Florida State Driver’s License and auto insurance to be verified annually. 

• Participate in a background check upon employment. 

• Training and experience in domestic violence preferred. 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.

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