Youth Prevention Educator for Safer Communities

Community Family Centers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Family Centers is seeking a Youth Prevention Specialist in Houston to deliver prevention education, train youths and families, and document services for timely reporting. The role requires collaboration with the Youth Services team and travel within the Greater Houston area.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree or relevant youth experience, strong communication, planning skills, and a flexible schedule including summers.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Associate’s degree and/or one year working with youth or a combination of experience with education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; bilingual a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines for reporting.
• Proven ability to plan and organize work in a time-efficient manner.
• Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Ability to relate to others in a positive manner.
• Travel locally within Greater Houston area; valid Texas driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Flexibility in work schedule and summer availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide prevention education/skills training.
• Plan, organize, and implement structured educational presentations for minors and tobacco information.
• Plan, organize, and implement structured presentations on alcohol and other drugs for youth and adults.
• Plan, organize, and implement structured AOD and tobacco alternative activities.
• Maintain continuing education units as required by DSHS.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation of services and collateral contacts.
• Complete and submit reports by due dates.
• Participate in staff development meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Plan and supervise alternative activities to support prevention.
• Provide advocacy and/or other services as needed.
• Perform other agency-aligned tasks.

Skills

Written/verbal communication

Planning/organization

Bilingual a plus

Time management

Customer service

Education

Associate’s degree and/or 1 year youth experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Community Family Centers is seeking a Youth Prevention Specialist in Houston to deliver prevention education, train youths and families, and document services for timely reporting. The role requires collaboration with the Youth Services team and travel within the Greater Houston area.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree or relevant youth experience, strong communication, planning skills, and a flexible schedule including summers.