YOUTH PREVENTION COORDINATOR

Self Enhancement, Inc.; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Self Enhancement, Inc. in Portland, OR, seeks a Youth Prevention Coordinator to deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive prevention and early intervention services to youth and families.

You will work with schools and community partners, facilitate groups, provide brief interventions, and coordinate referrals while maintaining confidentiality and strong documentation. A Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are required; BAT training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years providing direct youth/family services.
• Experience facilitating youth groups using trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches.
• Knowledge of trauma, ACEs, youth development, and prevention strategies.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct youth and family services and safety plans during crises.
• Deliver trauma-informed prevention programming and curricula (e.g., TREM, SAFE).
• Collaborate with schools and community partners to coordinate services.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with policies and funding.
• Protect confidentiality and comply with ethical standards.
• Refer families to external services and follow up.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Culturally responsive

Group facilitation

Youth engagement

Referral coordination

Documentation and record-keeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, education, public health, or related field

40 Hour BAT Advocacy Training (BAT) certificate

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

YOUTH PREVENTION COORDINATOR# YOUTH PREVENTION COORDINATORSEI Center - Portland, OR 97227## OverviewSalary Range$21.03 - $28.05 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDay## Description**Youth Prevention Coordinator**SEI’s Community & Family Programs (CFP) department advances SEI’s mission to guide underserved youth in realizing their full potential by strengthening the families and households that support them. As direct service providers, our Family Stability Programs focus on stabilizing families, reducing barriers and supporting households to achieve safety, stability and self defined goals supported by sustainable income. This work relies on strong partnerships with schools, community organizations, and public systems to improve conditions that impact family well being. The Youth Prevention Coordinator works alongside youth and their caregivers to deliver trauma informed, culturally responsive prevention and early intervention services aligned with SEI’s RISE (Restore, Identify, Stabilize, Empower) framework, including group facilitation, direct youth support, brief interventions, and referrals that strengthen family stability and youth empowerment. This position reports to the Family Stability Program Manager. **Direct Youth and Family Services*** Provide direct services and light touch intervention safety plans for youth experiencing domestic, sexual or dating violence.* Support families in strengthening their capacity to stabilize and support youth during times of crisis.* Make referrals to external community partners, social service agencies, and medical providers as appropriate and follow up to support successful connections.**Prevention Programming and Curriculum Implementation*** Ensure high quality implementation of approved curricula and prevention models, including TREM and SAFE prevention frameworks.* Collaborate with SEI staff and partners to develop, adapt, and deliver prevention programming tailored to youth needs.* Facilitate culturally relevant workshops and activities that reflect, affirm, and uplift the lived experiences of African American youth and other historically marginalized communities.**Collaboration and Community Engagement*** Work collaboratively with schools, SEI SUN sites, SEI Youth Services, and community partners to coordinate services and strengthen program impact.* Coordinate with SEI Youth Services and SUN to deliver education and support related to domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, and sex trafficking.* Maintain strong, professional relationships with school staff, counselors, Coordinators, and community based organizations.**Documentation, Compliance, and Confidentiality*** Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in compliance with SEI policies, contracts, and funding requirements.* Support program evaluation, reporting, and continuous quality improvement efforts.* Uphold the highest levels of confidentiality in accordance with advocacy privilege and applicable confidentiality laws and ethical standards.\*Accept other appropriate duties/responsibilities as assigned by SEI management.## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS:*** Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, education, public health, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant lived or professional experience may be considered.* Minimum of 2 years of experience providing direct services to youth and/or families, preferably in school based, community based, or prevention focused settings.* Demonstrated experience facilitating youth groups using trauma informed, strengths based approaches.* Knowledge of trauma, adverse childhood experiences, youth development, and prevention strategies for violence, crisis, and instability.* Ability to engage and build trust with youth and families from diverse cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.* Certificate of completion of the 40 Hour Basic Advocacy Training (BAT) (option to complete upon hire)* Must have excellent computer skills with specific knowledge of Teams, Outlook, One Note, One Drive, Excel, Word, and other Microsoft 365 platforms.* Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, strong organizational and self motivation abilities, and excellent documentation and record keeping skills.* Must have valid driver's license, insurance and own reliable transportation. Must be insurable under SEI’s auto insurance policy.Note: This job description may change as programming evolves. SEI management reserves the right to amend this description at any time. Updated 4.22.26