Prevention Manager

Alternative HR; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Meaningful community work

Job summary

Alternative HR in the United States seeks a Prevention Manager to lead evidence-based prevention programs for children, youth, and families. You will supervise staff, build partnerships with schools and community groups, and drive strategic planning and growth initiatives.

This full-time role emphasizes collaboration, quality improvement, and effective program delivery across the organization. The ideal candidate will be bilingual, with strong organizational and communication skills, and a track

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Experience with evidence-based programs and/or prevention initiatives.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with community outreach, partnership development, and family engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee evidence-based prevention programs for children, youth, and families.
• Ensure programs are implemented with fidelity and aligned with funding requirements.
• Monitor program outcomes, participation, and overall effectiveness.
• Support continuous quality improvement efforts and strategic program development.
• Supervise and support program staff, facilitators, coordinators, and support personnel.
• Provide coaching, leadership, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative, positive, mission-driven team environment.
• Lead recruitment efforts to engage families in prevention programming.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with schools and community organizations.
• Represent the organization at community events and outreach activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to increase program visibility and participation.
• Assist in strategic planning initiatives related to prevention services and growth.
• Analyze community needs and identify expansion opportunities.
• Support grant-related goals, reporting, and sustainability.
• Maintain accurate program documentation and data reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Program development

Staff supervision

Communication

Community outreach

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, Human Services, Public Health, Education, Psychology, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Prevention Manager. Reports To: Director of Prevention Services. Status: Full-Time.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Prevention Manager to lead and oversee evidence-based prevention programs serving children, youth, and families. This position plays a key leadership role in program implementation, staff supervision, family recruitment, community engagement, and strategic growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a strong relationship-builder who is passionate about strengthening families and communities through high-quality prevention programming. This individual must be highly organized, collaborative, and experienced in both team leadership and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Oversight: Manage and oversee evidence-based prevention programs for children, youth, and families.
• Ensure programs are implemented with fidelity and aligned with organizational goals and funding requirements.
• Monitor program outcomes, participation, and overall effectiveness.
• Support continuous quality improvement efforts and strategic program development.

• Staff Supervision & Development: Supervise and support program staff, facilitators, coordinators, and support personnel.
• Provide coaching, leadership, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and mission-driven team environment.

• Family Recruitment & Community Outreach: Lead recruitment efforts to engage children, youth, caregivers, and families in prevention programming.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with schools, community organizations, and referral sources.
• Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and outreach activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to increase program visibility and participation.

• Strategic Planning & Operations: Assist in strategic planning initiatives related to prevention services and organizational growth.
• Analyze community needs and identify opportunities for program expansion and innovation.
• Support grant-related goals, reporting requirements, and sustainability efforts.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, data collection, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, Public Health, Education, Psychology, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of managerial or supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated background in strategic planning and program development.
• Experience working with evidence-based programs and/or prevention initiatives strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with community outreach, partnership development, and family engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills are a plus.

Preferred Characteristics

• Ability to build strong relationships across diverse communities.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Flexible, collaborative, and mission-focused leadership style.
• Excellent communication skills in multiple arenas, including public speaking.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Meaningful and impactful work within the community