Prevention Specialist

Family Service & Children's Aid; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCN Health insurance

403 B

Life insurance

Short term disability

Paid time off (4-6 weeks)

11 paid holidays

Training opportunities

Job summary

Family Service & Children's Aid in Jackson, MI is seeking a Prevention Specialist to oversee and deliver substance use prevention education in school and community settings. The role emphasizes youth advocacy, family support, and collaboration with local agencies to strengthen programs.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in a human services field, be willing to obtain the MCBAP credential, and possess a valid driver's license for community-based work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social service field or related area and relevant experience in group facilitation.
• Will consider non-human service degree if experience in facilitating groups or teaching.
• Must be willing to obtain MCBAP Certified Prevention Specialist credential (agency covers cost).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver evidence-based substance use prevention education to youth and families.
• Provide basic case management support to at-risk youth and families.
• Partner with school districts and community organizations to implement prevention programs.

Skills

Group facilitation

Youth outreach

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or related human service program

Job description

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Prevention Specialist

Full Time Professional Jackson, MI, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1017

Salary: $17.00 Annually

Family Service & Children's Aid is Hiring Prevention Specialists

Looking for an individual who enjoys teaching youth in a school or community setting. Enjoy working in more of a community-based setting vs. an office? Find facilitating groups/teaching class using evidence-based model interesting? Enjoy being an advocate for families and youth? Want to assist youth in being successful in school and avoid using substances? No weekends and be done by 3pm or earlier on Fridays. We are hiring individuals who:

• Enjoy laughing and have a good sense of humor (potlucks too!)
• Want to work for a flexible and work-life balanced agency
• Enjoy taking vacations and want generous paid time off (self-care)
• Love teaching and/or facilitating groups with middle school and high school students
• Want to be part of a team that works in the community at local school districts but have an office location as a base of operation
• Want to be a youth and family advocate
• Outgoing person who enjoys connecting with others
• Enjoy helping others with connecting to community resources
• Value individual supervision yet would welcome having group supervision along with access to a consulting psychiatrist
• Enjoy a team approach but have ability to be independent
• Want to have teammates to bounce ideas off of and be able to unwind with after a tough session
• Come join our team and be part of a work family that works hard but also knows how to have fun and prioritizes family first!

The Prevention Specialists coordinates and provides implementation of substance use prevention education. The prevention specialist provides basic case management support to at-risk youth and their family while also utilizing evidence-based models to teach group classes that focus on substance use prevention, social skills, and decision making based on values. The Prevention Specialists works as a collaborative member of the Prevention Department at FSCA. They also are part of community collaboratives, advocating for youth services in our community. Join an expanding program in Jackson County!

FSCA offers one of the best employee benefit packages in our local community, including the following:

• BCN Health insurance
• 403 B (agency contributes when able)
• Life insurance (agency pays for certain plan and employee can increase if would like for small fee)
• Short term disability
• Generous paid time off (4-6 weeks depending on years of service)
• 11 paid holidays
• 3 employee events throughout the year that are on company paid time (get paid to have fun!)
• FSCA provides in house training opportunities and external training opportunities sponsored by DHHS, MSHN, CMHA, LifeWays and other State experts.

Qualifications for position are as follows:

• A Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or a related human service program.
  • Will consider non-human service degree if individual has experience with facilitating groups or teaching experience
• Has or is willing to obtain a MCBAP Certified Prevention Specialist credential (we cover the cost!)
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation

When you work with FSCA, you will join an experienced, hard-working team that values flexibility, family and providing quality services to our community. Why just work when you can help build strong families and strong communities?

Monday - Friday

1 opening for 30 hours/week

1 opening for 40 hours/week