Prevention Program Lead: Youth & Community Outreach

Kenneth Young Center; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Bonus program

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Kenneth Young Center seeks a Project Associate - Prevention in Schaumburg, IL to develop and implement youth-focused prevention programs, conduct workshops, and promote LGBTQ+ and BIPOC-centered initiatives in collaboration with schools and community partners.

The role emphasizes outreach, data collection for reporting, and travel across Illinois; a Bachelor's degree in a social services field is preferred. This is a full-time position with opportunities for annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services or related field preferred.
• 2 years experience with youth (11-24) preferred.
• Willingness to travel between offices and communities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement prevention strategies for youth and communities.
• Conduct community outreach at health fairs and festivals.
• Lead educational workshops on Gambling Awareness topics.
• Create content for newsletters and social media.
• Accurately collect data for reports and documentation required by KYC or funder.
• Travel between offices and to community sites as needed.

Skills

Community outreach

Youth engagement

Public speaking

Workshop facilitation

Content creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Job description

Kenneth Young Center seeks a Project Associate - Prevention in Schaumburg, IL to develop and implement youth-focused prevention programs, conduct workshops, and promote LGBTQ+ and BIPOC-centered initiatives in collaboration with schools and community partners.

The role emphasizes outreach, data collection for reporting, and travel across Illinois; a Bachelor's degree in a social services field is preferred. This is a full-time position with opportunities for annual bonuses.