Youth Prevention & Education Specialist

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO 19 days + 11 holidays

Retirement plan with employer match up

FSAs

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is seeking a Prevention Specialist to deliver engaging prevention education to students and collaborate with schools and families. You will coordinate activities, train staff and parents, and ensure data quality and licensing compliance in a dynamic, community-based program.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field (or an Associate’s with experience) and 2+ years of youth-focused work. Benefits include strong insurance, PTO, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Human Services preferred.
• Associate's Degree with at least one year of relevant experience required (degree substitution option).
• 2+ years' experience working with youth in school, counseling, or therapeutic settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide rigorous educational experiences to help students reach their full potential.
• Coordinate and facilitate school-based activities and parent education services.
• Complete program data and monitor quality, ensure licensing standards, and assist with contract compliance.
• Serve as point of contact at the school, training teachers, parents, and staff.
• Coordinate prevention summer programming with local partners.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Organization

Counseling

Child development

Documentation

Activity planning

Motivation

Creativity

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services

Associate's degree with 1+ year experience

Job description

Eckerd Connects is seeking a Prevention Specialist to deliver engaging prevention education to students and collaborate with schools and families. You will coordinate activities, train staff and parents, and ensure data quality and licensing compliance in a dynamic, community-based program.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field (or an Associate’s with experience) and 2+ years of youth-focused work. Benefits include strong insurance, PTO, and retirement options.