Youth Prevention Educator - Home-Based, Trauma-Informed

Recovery Resource Council; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Resource Council in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a full-time Prevention Specialist to provide school and community-based health-promotion services to youth and adults, with emphasis on teen pregnancy and sexual health. The role involves delivering evidence-based curricula, supporting teens and families, and working across Dallas and Fort Worth campuses.

You will facilitate classroom and community sessions, maintain records, complete data reporting, and participate in coalition activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required; Prior experience working with youth and strong public speaking, classroom management, team-building and activity facilitation skills; experience with day camps, program marketing, professionalism, and documentation; ethics, boundaries, initiative, and organizational skills.
• Prior experience providing prevention education is preferred; virtual and in‑person classroom and service delivery will be required; on‑the‑job curriculum and prevention training required, including certification testing within first 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence‑based prevention curricula to youth in classrooms, after‑school programs, and community groups.
• Facilitate group discussions, workshops, and activities that build social‑emotional skills, coping strategies, and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Adapt program materials to meet the developmental needs of diverse age groups.
• Build positive relationships with youth, families, school staff, and community partners.
• Conduct outreach presentations to raise awareness about prevention services and community resources.
• Participate in community events, health fairs, and coalition meetings.
• Identify youth who may need additional support and connect them with appropriate school counselors, behavioral health providers, or community services.
• Maintain professional boundaries and follow agency protocols for crisis situations or mandatory reporting.

Skills

Public speaking

Classroom management

Team-building

Activity facilitation

Documentation

Ethics

Boundaries

Initiative

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Recovery Resource Council in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a full-time Prevention Specialist to provide school and community-based health-promotion services to youth and adults, with emphasis on teen pregnancy and sexual health. The role involves delivering evidence-based curricula, supporting teens and families, and working across Dallas and Fort Worth campuses.

You will facilitate classroom and community sessions, maintain records, complete data reporting, and participate in coalition activities