Prevention Specialist (Full-Time) - Denton County, TX

Shelby American, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Prevention Specialist to engage with youth in meaningful ways. This role involves implementing evidence-based prevention programs, fostering positive relationships, and ensuring the safety and well-being of participants. You will play a crucial part in recruiting and enrolling youth, conducting activities that promote healthy behaviors, and maintaining compliance with administrative duties. Join a team that values community impact and personal growth, where your contributions will help shape the future of young lives. If you are passionate about youth development and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health Coverage

Vision Coverage

Dental Coverage

401(K) Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 2-3 years in youth development or Bachelor's with 1 year experience.
• Ability to work with at-risk youth and maintain positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Implement prevention curriculum and conduct activities for youth engagement.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Youth Development

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Relationship Building

Facilitation Skills

Technology Proficiency

Crisis Management

Patience

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Tablets

Social Media

Cloud-based Tools

Virtual Meeting Tools

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Description:

The Prevention Specialist is responsible for participation, prevention curriculum, prevention activities, administrative duties, facility and child safety, and administrative compliance. Duties include implementing curriculum with fidelity, acting as a liaison between all parties, providing services to meet the needs of members, conducting prevention activities, providing quality programming, safety, and being a positive role model.

The Prevention programs offer evidence-based curriculum to members in our Clubs and community settings throughout the year to equip children and teens to engage in positive behaviors.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Accountable for recruiting and enrolling eligible youth into the program
• Accountable for meeting participation goals and objectives
• Accountable for acting as a liaison between target schools, organization staff, and program staff
• Accountable for providing services and activities to meet the needs of enrolled members
• Accountable for fidelity of curriculum

Prevention Activities:

• Accountable for conducting prevention activities
• Accountable for quality programming and activities

Administrative Duties:

• Accountable for accurate and timely documentation and reporting

Facility and Child Safety:

• Accountable for adherence to all organizational health and safety policies and implementation of all safety practices and procedures at assigned work location(s)
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect members, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities. Abide by facility maintenance protocols and procedures to ensure compliance
• Accountable for reporting incidents and completing documentation within the required timeline
• Maintain discipline, de-escalate conflict between members and/or others
• Obtain and renew CPR and First Aid certification by deadline

Administrative Compliance:

• Complete all required reports and administrative duties on time
• Collect and manage required data and internal and external reporting. Ensure accuracy of data and reporting. Ensure the effective completion of all assessment and measurement activities of programs
• Comply with all administrative policies and procedures, processes and controls
• Accountable for accurate and timely paperwork, reports, and data entry
• Accountable for utilizing all BGCGTC communication tools regularly and effectively

Relationships:

• Be a positive role model
• Maintain emotional control and make good decisions under pressure
• Represent the Boys & Girls Club in a positive manner
• Regular attendance is required; arrive on time, work required hours/shift, and leave at scheduled time

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree (or equivalent hours) from an accredited college or university with 2-3 years of experience in youth development OR a Bachelor's Degree with 1 year of experience working with youth

Minimum Qualifications Requirements:

• Ability to work regular program hours with periodic evenings, nights, and weekends
• Ability to be a positive role model
• Ability to be patient with youth and adults
• Ability to facilitate, teach, or instruct
• Ability to network as well as build and maintain positive relationships
• Ability to obtain APS and CPS credentials by set deadline
• Ability to work with at-risk youth
• Knowledge of technology and software such as tablets, social media, cloud-based tools, virtual meeting tools
• Effective organizational skills
• Knowledge of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
• Must be able to pass agency background screens and drug screen at any time
• Must have reliable transportation, liability insurance, satisfactory driving record, and a valid driver’s license for operation of a motor vehicle relevant to carrying out duties

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Work experience with or program knowledge of the Boys & Girls Club Movement (national and/or local Club) is an advantage

Starting Pay: $17.00 hourly

Benefits: Eligible for health, vision and dental coverage; 401(K) plan and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; and short and long-term disability. Paid Time off (PTO) and company paid holidays.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County is an equal opportunity employer. It maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, and medical condition to the extent protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination.