Prevention Program Support Specialist

The Youth Counselor; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 39,499 - 48,276; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive flexible benefits package

Job summary

A community advocacy organization in Hartford, Connecticut is seeking a Youth Advocate to provide support and education to prevent underage substance abuse. Responsibilities include managing social media content, coordinating prevention events, and collaborating with community partners. A Bachelor's degree in social work or related field is required. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse youth populations. Competitive salary starting at $43,888 commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Strong communication skills necessary for advocacy.
• Experience necessary for content creation and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and support youth to prevent substance abuse.
• Manage social media and community content.
• Coordinate prevention events and training.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Self-motivator with high levels of energy

Time management and organizational skills

Role model for students

Knowledge of resources

Knowledge of addiction causes and effects

Experience with diverse populations

Experience in social media content development

Proficient in Microsoft Suite

Education

Bachelor’s in social work, public health, psychology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to providehomes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve ourmission “to build a community of strong, healthy families who protectand nurture children” by providing a full range of behavioral health,early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment andsupport services for children, adults and families in the GreaterHartford, Connecticut region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive yearswithnationaldistinction for workplace culture and diversity,equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you’re joining anorganization that’s just as committed to your success as we are tothose we serve.

Starting annual salary $43,888 will commensurate with experience

JOB SUMMARY

Provide advocacy and support to the youth of Vernon, Ellington, andStafford to prevent underage drinking and drug abuse. Responsible forproviding training and educational programs about issues involvingalcohol and drug related abuse, healthy relationships, and relatedtopics. Work with the Project Director on thealcohol and drug prevention initiative. Represent the program inmeetings, coordinate youth coalition members, and assist withsubmitting reports and other grant deliverables.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage social media, newsletter and other mediacontent for the community coalition.
• Coordinate alcohol and drug prevention events, trainings, and meetings.
• Serves as a resource and support for students who have concernsregarding their or someone else’s substance abuse and/or who may beat risk for abuse or dependence.
• Network and collaborate with other organizations, schools, peergroups and agencies to provide current information and educationregarding underage drinking and other drugs.
• Develop collaborative relationships with schools, community youthand peer groups.
• Attend trainings and participate in meetings and events as itrelates to enhancing the quality of the program.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Provide opportunities for youth to work directly with thecoalition in all steps of the Strategic Prevention Framework.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s in social work, public health, psychology, or relatedfield from an accredited program required.

EXPERIENCE

• Strong written and oral communication skills as well as goodpresentation and public speaking skills.
• Self-motivator with high levels of energy and enthusiasm.
• Experience developing social media content on a professional platform
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Be an effective role model for students and consistently modelhealthy decision-making skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of the student population.
• Knowledge or experience accessing local resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with diverse populationof students, faculty, staff, external programs and agencies.
• Knowledgeable of the causes and effects of drugs and alcoholaddiction and the impact it has on individuals, families, and communities.
• Proficient knowledge in youth development framework and experiencewith at-risk youth.
• Experience in developing and facilitating group training events,focus groups and prevention presentations.
• Experience with the Microsoft Suite (proficient in Excel and Word).

As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your healthand well-being is one of our highest priorities.

The Village offers a comprehensive flexible benefits packagedesigned to aid in the health and well-being of our employees andtheir dependents.

https://thevillage.org/careers/our-benefits/