Substance Use Prevention & Intervention Specialist

Three Rivers Youth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Rivers Youth seeks a Prevention and Intervention Specialist to deliver prevention education, outreach, and intervention services across community, school, and agency settings. The role emphasizes healthy decision-making, youth and family engagement, and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities include facilitating trainings, conducting screenings and referrals, and maintaining required documentation while working collaboratively with schools and partners.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, social science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with youth, families, and adults or 5 years in related roles.
• Knowledge of criminal and juvenile justice systems, probation, and parole.
• Reliable transportation, PA driver’s license, and PA auto insurance.
• Up-to-date clearances: Act 33/34, state and FBI background checks.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with schools and community partners.
• Facilitates educational presentations, workshops, prevention groups, and trainings.
• Provides individual, group, and family interventions per program goals.
• Maintains 25 billable service hours per week as required.
• Conducts screenings, assessments, and referrals for services.
• Plans activities to raise awareness of ATOD and related issues.
• Ensures confidentiality per FERPA/HIPAA and agency policy.
• Completes documentation and required reports on time.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email systems

Electronic recordkeeping

Education

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, social science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email systems

Internet-based platforms

Electronic recordkeeping systems

Job description

Three Rivers Youth seeks a Prevention and Intervention Specialist to deliver prevention education, outreach, and intervention services across community, school, and agency settings. The role emphasizes healthy decision-making, youth and family engagement, and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities include facilitating trainings, conducting screenings and referrals, and maintaining required documentation while working collaboratively with schools and partners.