Youth Prevention Specialist

Arbor Circle; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-driven and equitable salary practices

Robust health insurance options

11 paid holidays

3 weeks’ vacation upon hire

Flexible scheduling

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan, seeks a passionate individual to provide quality youth-centered services. You will facilitate the healthy development of youth through outreach and program development. Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in social work, experience leading groups, and a valid driver’s license. The ideal candidate will be empathetic and open to exploring issues of equity. This role offers a supportive and inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record required.
• Experience leading groups is essential.
• Certified prevention specialist or willingness to achieve certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality youth-centered services.
• Facilitate healthy development and overall well-being of youth.
• Engage in outreach and program evaluation.

Skills

Group facilitation

Understanding of community resources

Trauma-informed care

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Provide quality, youth-centered services that facilitate the healthy development and overall well-being of youth. Services are provided in schools and other community settings and include outreach, group facilitation, program development, and evaluation, including data management. Positive outcomes are achieved through purposeful and respectful relationships rooted in trauma-informed care, hope, and evidence-based research. An openness to embrace and explore bias, equity issues, successes, and challenges from a place of understanding and curiosity is needed to succeed and develop in the position/organization.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social work or related field
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record required
• Knowledge and understanding of Kent County community resources
• Experiences leading groups
• Certified prevention specialist or willingness to achieve certification required

We recognize that candidates may have unique skills and experiences that are not always reflected in a job description. If you believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply.

Learn More About Arbor Circle

At Arbor Circle, we support our employees with:

Market-driven and equitable salary practices

Robust health insurance options

11 paid holidays (including floating holidays meaningful to you)

3 weeks’ vacation upon hire, plus separate paid sick time

A supportive, fulfilling, and inclusive workplace culture

Equity and inclusion-focused affinity and work groups

Ongoing professional development and meaningful career growth opportunities

Quality supervision and flexible scheduling

The ideal candidate will bring curiosity, empathy, and a willingness to engage in thoughtful exploration of bias, equity, and challenges in order to thrive and grow with our organization.

Learn more at arborcircle.org/careers.

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