Community Prevention Specialist

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DISTRICT 105; Cowiche (WA); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Educational Service District 105 is seeking a Community Prevention Specialist to plan, implement, and evaluate community-based prevention initiatives in Yakima, WA. You will collaborate with schools, families, and local organizations to coordinate trainings and outreach activities, gather data, and prepare program reports.

The role emphasizes grant documentation, meetings, and partnership-building to promote healthy youth development and equitable access to services.

Qualificações

• Experience in public health, education, social services, or community-based prevention programs.
• Skills in community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with schools and local agencies.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate prevention and youth development initiatives.
• Data collection, basic analysis, and reporting to support evidence-informed decisions.
• Strong public speaking, training facilitation, and clear written communication.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, implement, and evaluate community-based prevention initiatives that support healthy youth development.
• Collaborate with schools, community organizations, and families to coordinate programs, trainings, and outreach activities.
• Gather and analyze community data, prepare reports, and assist with grant and program documentation.
• Deliver presentations and facilitate meetings; build partnerships to strengthen prevention efforts.
• Ensure equitable access to supportive services and maintain accurate documentation for compliance.

Conhecimentos

Community outreach

Stakeholder engagement

Program planning

Data collection

Public speaking

Documentation

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in education/public health/social work/psychology or related field

Ferramentas

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Company Description Educational Service District 105 (ESD 105) is a regional service agency that supports the learning success of more than 66,000 students across 25 public school districts and over 20 private and tribal schools in South Central Washington. The agency focuses on coordinating and delivering cooperative programs that respond directly to the needs of local school districts and benefit young people in four counties. By leveraging resources and creating cost-effective cooperatives, ESD 105 provides approximately $43 in services to schools for every $1 in state core funding received. As one of nine ESDs in Washington, ESD 105 serves as a liaison between local districts, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the State Board of Education. With about 130 employees and a seven-member board of directors, ESD 105 develops and manages programs that help schools save money while gaining access to services they might not otherwise afford.

Role Description The Community Prevention Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Yakima, WA. This position focuses on planning, implementing, and evaluating community-based prevention initiatives that support healthy youth development and reduce risk factors such as substance use and violence. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with schools, community organizations, and families to coordinate prevention programs, trainings, and outreach activities. The specialist gathers and analyzes community data, prepares reports, and assists with grant and program documentation to ensure compliance with funding and regulatory requirements. The role also involves facilitating meetings, delivering presentations, and building partnerships that strengthen local prevention efforts and promote equitable access to supportive services.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with schools and local agencies.
• Candidates should possess skills in program planning, implementation, and evaluation for prevention and youth development initiatives.
• Candidates should possess skills in data collection, basic analysis, and reporting to support evidence-informed decision-making.
• Candidates should possess skills in public speaking, training facilitation, and clear written communication for diverse audiences.
• Candidates should possess skills in organizing multiple projects, managing time effectively, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Relevant qualifications include experience in public health, education, social services, or community-based prevention programs.
• A bachelor’s degree in education, public health, social work, psychology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.
• Knowledge of youth development, risk and protective factors, and culturally responsive practices in diverse communities is beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from varied backgrounds, maintain professional boundaries, and uphold non-discriminatory practices is required.
• Proficiency with standard office software