Promise Prevention Navigator

City of South Salt Lake; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

City of South Salt Lake seeks a Prevention Navigator to support Promise SSL afterschool programs at Granite Park Junior High and Olene Walker Elementary. You will mentor youth, deliver prevention curricula, and assist with coalition initiatives while coordinating with the SOP Manager.

Responsibilities include lesson delivery, data collection, and community referrals, with a focus on creating a stable, nurturing environment for youth growth and success. Background checks required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Experience with youth, afterschool, or prevention science environment preferred.
• South Salt Lake community members and/or knowledge of South Salt Lake demographics encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Afterschool Program Prevention Facilitation (approx. 14 hrs/week): develop and implement hands-on prevention lesson plans and curricula; deliver at least 2 evidence-based lessons weekly; supervise youth and address behavior issues; collect attendance data; report successes/challenges to supervisors; conduct pre/post-surveys; support daily programming needs.
• Participate in GASMP Coalition Projects, Outreach, and Referrals (approx. 4 hrs/week): data collection, monthly reporting, referrals for families, community events, and coalition meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth program experience

Effective communication

First Aid CPR training

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Office software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Center Coordinator, Prevention Navigators work in the Promise SSL afterschool programs at Granite Park Junior High and/or Olene Walker Elementary, with support and guidance from the State Opioid Prevention (SOP) Manager. Prevention Navigators work directly with youth and families from diverse backgrounds to provide prevention activities during the afterschool program while acting as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor; providing positive leadership and establishing a structured program to give PSSL program participants the stability and nurturing environment they need for growth and success.

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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Afterschool Program Prevention Facilitation (approximately 14 hrs/week):

• Become familiar with, select prepared, write new, and implement hands‑on and project based lesson plans and curriculum related to youth prevention.
• Deliver at least 2 evidence‑based prevention lessons per week from designated curriculum.
• Lead and supervise groups of youth and address behavior issues when they arise.
• Collect accurate attendance and activity participation data.
• Communicate successes and challenges regarding youth to direct supervisors.
• Conduct pre- and post-surveys according to grant requirements.
• Support daily programming operational needs (serving snack/dinner, maintaining cleanliness of program spaces, etc.)

2. Participate in GASMP Coalition Projects, Outreach, and Referrals (approximately 4 hrs/week):

• Data collection and organization.
• Monthly reporting, via scheduled check‑in meetings and/or Coalition Meetings.
• Resource navigation and support with relevant referrals with the afterschool program participant's families and local community members.
• Community classes, events, and workshop support.
• Hold a role within the GASMP Coalition, attending and participating in monthly meetings.

3. Other duties as assigned.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Associate's Degree, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience preferred.
• Experience working with youth, afterschool, or prevention science environment preferred.
• South Salt Lake community members and/or those with knowledge of South Salt Lake demographics are strongly encouraged to apply.

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NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of operation and techniques used in an afterschool program setting.
2. Willingness to be trained in First Aid and CPR.
3. Ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
4. Skill in word processing, spreadsheets, office machine usage and the operation of computers.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, and the public.
6. Ability and willingness to become fully licensed through the Office of Child Care Licensing (on the job training).

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Due to the nature of this position, the applicant must successfully pass an initial criminal background check, subsequent checks and continuously meet the requirements of the Bureau of Criminal Identification.