After-School Prevention Specialist, Sitka AK

JVC Northwest; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

JVC Northwest in Sitka, Alaska, seeks an After-School Prevention Specialist to implement and expand healthy social-emotional programs for children and families.

You will collaborate with the Sitka School District and Pathways to a Safer Sitka to recruit coaches, coordinate activities, and evaluate program impact.

The role includes coaching, logistics, outreach, and reporting, with a focus on community engagement and trauma-informed practices.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children, knowledge of child development and behavioral management skills.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practices; facilitation skills are a plus.
• BA/BS in education, public health, social work or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and expand healthy social emotional programs for children and families in Sitka.
• Collaborate with partners (Sitka School District, Pathways to a Safer Sitka) to recruit coaches and coordinate activities.
• Plan family engagement activities, track participation, and evaluate program impact.

Skills

Experience working with children

Trauma-informed practices

Facilitation skills

Education

BA/BS in education, public health, social work, or related field

Job description

JVC Northwest in Sitka, Alaska, seeks an After-School Prevention Specialist to implement and expand healthy social-emotional programs for children and families.

You will collaborate with the Sitka School District and Pathways to a Safer Sitka to recruit coaches, coordinate activities, and evaluate program impact.

The role includes coaching, logistics, outreach, and reporting, with a focus on community engagement and trauma-informed practices.