Key West Youth Prevention Specialist — Inspire Change

Paycom - ATS; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCare Foundation in Key West, FL, is seeking a Prevention Counselor to deliver substance abuse prevention curricula to high school students. The role emphasizes collaboration with schools, direct client work, and participation in ongoing trainings.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, with Prevention Specialist certification within 1 year, and at least one year of counseling experience with youth and families. CPR/First Aid certification within 6 months is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with Prevention Specialist certification within 1 year.
• Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in human services, Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is preferred.
• One year experience using intervention/prevention counseling with children and/or their families required.

Responsibilities

• Engages in direct staff hours of service for assigned clients.
• Provides prevention counseling sessions to high school and middle school students at schools as assigned.
• Conducts individual, group, and school wide activities per prevention model.
• Refers client to counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist when appropriate.
• Coordinates with schools and school personnel to provide prevention program.
• Attend Prevention Program quarterly meetings, training and annual conference as assigned.

Skills

Prevention counseling

Crisis management

Trauma-informed care

Cultural sensitivity

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Prevention Specialist certification within 1 year

Bachelors preferred in human services field

Job description

WestCare Foundation in Key West, FL, is seeking a Prevention Counselor to deliver substance abuse prevention curricula to high school students. The role emphasizes collaboration with schools, direct client work, and participation in ongoing trainings.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, with Prevention Specialist certification within 1 year, and at least one year of counseling experience with youth and families. CPR/First Aid certification within 6 months is required.