Youth Prevention Specialist I: Community Impact

Child & Family Service; Ewa Beach (HI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans

401(k)

Flexible spending plans

Birthday floating holiday

Volunteer floating holiday

17 holidays/year ( election year)

Job summary

Child & Family Service in Hawaii seeks a Youth Development Specialist I (YDS-I) to deliver substance misuse prevention services to children, youth and adults in schools and community programs. You will implement evidence-based curricula, speak at health fairs, and build partnerships with local schools.

The role requires teamwork, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to teach curricula, develop PowerPoint materials, and document work clearly.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in a human services field.
• Preferred: Certified Prevention Specialist or willingness to pursue certification while employed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver substance misuse prevention services to children, youth, and adults in schools and community settings.
• Teach evidence-based prevention curricula to groups of 9–17-year-olds.
• Engage in community outreach, health fairs, and partner development.

Skills

Teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Child development knowledge

Parent engagement

Curriculum instruction

PowerPoint

Excel

Documentation

Collaboration

Independent/self-starter

Education

Associate’s degree in social work, marriage/family therapy, education, counseling, psychology, behavioral science, human development, family resources or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Child & Family Service in Hawaii seeks a Youth Development Specialist I (YDS-I) to deliver substance misuse prevention services to children, youth and adults in schools and community programs. You will implement evidence-based curricula, speak at health fairs, and build partnerships with local schools.

The role requires teamwork, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to teach curricula, develop PowerPoint materials, and document work clearly.