Youth Prevention Specialist

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

Job Title: Youth Prevention SpecialistReports To: Program Coordinator, Lead and Director of Youth ServicesDepartment: Youth Services DepartmentLocation: JP McGovern, 7318 Avenue F, Houston, TX 77011FLSA Status: Exempt / Full-TimeTitle: Youth Prevention SpecialistJob Summary:To provide participants and their families services that preclude the onset of the use of substances by youth, as well as maintaining accurate and timely documentation of all services provided.Supervision:Director of Youth ServicesDuties and Responsibilities:Provide prevention education/skills training.Plan, organize, and implement structured educational presentations that include minors and tobacco information to youth and adults at schools or in the community.Plan, organize, and implement structured educational presentations on alcohol and other drugs for youth and adults at schools or in the community.Plan, organize, and implement structured AOD and tobacco alternative activities.Maintain required continuing educational units/credits as required by DSHS.Maintain timely, accurate, and legible documentation of all services provided to participants, families, and of all collateral contacts conducted.Complete and submit all required reports by their due dates and times.Participate in all staff development meetings, workshops, and conferences as requested.Plan, implement, and supervise alternative activities to support the prevention aspect.Provide advocacy and/or other services to participants and families as needed.Perform all other tasks as long as they are in keeping with the mission, purpose, and goals of the agency.Education/Experience Required:Associate’s degree and/or one year working with youth or a combination of experience with education.Skills: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 needed include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Ability to relate to others in a positive manner.Positive attitude towards clients.Position requires travel locally within the Greater Houston area and surrounding counties. Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license and have a reliable vehicle.Flexibility in relation to work schedule and availability during summer.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):Youth Prevention Specialists will be expected to track and report on KPIs regularly to measure performance and impact. These include:Number of educational presentations delivered (categorized by topic and audience).Participant attendance and engagement levels during sessions.Timeliness and accuracy of documentation and reports.Number of alternative activities planned and executed.Feedback from participants, families, and community partners.Completion of required continuing education units.Community outreach efforts and partnerships established.Advocacy services provided and referrals made.KPIs will be reviewed during regular check-ins with the Director of Youth Services and documented using digital tools such as Google Sheets, Excel, or designated reporting platforms. Any challenges or delays in meeting KPIs should be communicated promptly for support and resolution.Equal Opportunity Employer:Community Family Centers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization.Mission Alignment:The Youth Prevention Specialist supports Community Family Centers’ mission by creating an encouraging, age-appropriate learning environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.