RACES (Rape Advocacy, Counseling & Education Services) seeks a compassionate individual to oversee all aspects of the agency’s Prevention Education program. This position is 25% administrative and 75% direct service, with a focus on providing professional training and implementing prevention strategies that address the community and societal levels of the social-ecological model of sexual violence prevention (https://www.cdc.gov/violence-prevention/about/index.html). The Director of Prevention Education supervises two Prevention Educators, who focus on providing K-12 sexual violence prevention education programming, and assists with the provision of this programming as needed. This role also includes community involvement via participation in several committees and coalitions and coordination of the agency’s Community Advisory Committee. Travel required in personal vehicle to all parts of four-county region (Champaign, Ford, Douglas, Piatt) in a variety of weather conditions.

Candidates must be able to work with participants in a group setting, and with individuals in crisis—both in-person and over the telephone hotline.

Successful candidates will have at least two years of experience working with diverse populations in an educational and/or social service setting, a minimum of one year of supervisory experience, and exemplary organizational skills. Excellent communication skills and a team-focused orientation a must. Bachelor’s degree preferred; agency will provide 40-hour Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention training. Must have public speaking or teaching experience. Must have ability to work independently. Benefits include health, dental, and retirement plans. Compensation range equivalent to $56,650-$60,000 annually.

Send cover letter, resume and three professional references to jobs@cu-races.org. Posting closes when filled.

RACES (Rape Advocacy, Counseling & Education Services) seeks a full-time therapist to join our therapy department and provide mental health therapy to survivors of sexual violence age 3 and up. This position will conduct approximately 20 hours a week of individual or family therapy and facilitate therapy groups.

Qualifications:

Compensation equivalent to $60,000 per year. RACES commits to the well-being of its staff by capping caseloads, providing a competitive benefits package, and supporting self-care and opportunities for professional growth and development. RACES is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

RACES provides supervision to obtain LCSW/LCPC licensure at no expense to employees.

RACES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of all genders, races and ethnicities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

RACES (Rape, Advocacy, Counseling, Education Services) is seeking compassionate individuals to advocate on behalf of sexual assault survivors ages 3 through adult in local hospital emergency rooms and to offer crisis intervention to their family members. Applicants must have at least six months of paid or volunteer experience in a social service setting, use of a personal cell phone, reliable transportation, and the ability to arrive at Urbana hospitals within 45 minutes.

This is a part-time, on-call position. Advocates get paid $30 per day that they are on call whether they are called to the hospital or not and an additional hourly rate of $20 per hour for time spent advocating at the hospital.

Position is Friday on-call shift, running from 8 AM-6 PM. Medical Advocates are free to go about their daily lives while on-call, with the understanding that they must be able to leave immediately for the hospital upon receiving a call.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Applications received before Monday, August 10, 2026 will be given preference.

RACES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of all genders, races, and ethnicities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.