Youth Prevention Specialist – Miami Dade County

Gang Alternative, Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Medical Gap Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D

Supplemental Insurance – Aflac

403(b) Retirement plan (with employer)

Employee Assistance Program

11-12 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off, including Birthday

Professional development opportunities

Opportunities for career growth

Non-profit IRS Taxable Benefits

Job summary

Gang Alternative, Inc. implements programs under its Positive Youth Development pillar, focusing on youth substance abuse prevention, healthy relationships, violence prevention, and HIV/STI education.

The Youth Prevention Specialists are responsible for facilitating sessions of evidence-based curricula and identifying additional needs of students through screening and assessments. Youth Prevention Specialists serve as liaisons to school personnel as well as community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Social Science, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• Two years experience serving youth and families in education, outreach, and case management preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish/Kreyol strongly preferred.
• Must have access to a licensed, insured vehicle and valid driver's license; mileage reimbursement provided.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-school and community-based sessions using evidence-based curricula with fidelity.
• Conduct intakes and assessments, identify student needs, and link to services.
• Administer evaluation tools and collect program data.
• Assist with coalition activities and educate community stakeholders on substance use issues.
• Maintain accurate program records and attend trainings to improve skills.
• Abide by HIPAA rules and maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Serve as an Ambassador of Gang Alternative, Inc.

Skills

Classroom management

Facilitation

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Multilingual English/Spanish/Kreyol

Driving required

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work / Education / Social Science / Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Title: Youth Prevention Specialist – Miami Dade County

Reports to: Program Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Location: Positions available in Miami-Dade

Salary Range: $40,000- $45,000 (non-negotiable)

Benefits

• Health Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
• Medical Gap Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
• Dental Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
• Vision Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
• Life and AD&D – 100% paid for employee only
• Supplemental Insurance – Aflac
• 403(b) Retirement plan (with employer match)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 11-12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off, including Birthday
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for career growth
• Non-profit IRS Taxable Benefits

Qualifications And Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in, Social Work, Education, Social Science, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• Preferably, two years of experience serving youth and families preferably in the areas of education, outreach, and case management.
• Have a fun, positive attitude!
• Youth engaging skills including classroom management.
• Demonstrated facilitation and public speaking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and ability to work effectively with youth and adult volunteers in a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism and maturity in handling sensitive information, participant interaction, and community relations.
• Ability to organize, plan, and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish/Kreyol is strongly preferred.
• Must have access to a licensed, insured personal vehicle at all times during work hours for reliable transportation, as well as a valid, current driver’s license. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for the use of personal vehicles as part of work-related travel.
• Performing the duties of this position requires the ability to walk, sit, stand, reach, talk, hear and lift presentation materials, including equipment.

Position Summary

Gang Alternative, Inc. implements various programs under its Positive Youth Development Pillar of Service. All of these programs use evidence-based curricula and are delivered either in school or in an out-of-school (after school program) setting and are targeted to elementary, middle, and high school students. They focus on youth substance abuse prevention; healthy relationships including social and ‘romantic’ relationships; violence prevention; and/or HIV/STI education. The Youth Prevention Specialists are responsible for facilitating sessions of evidence-based curricula and identifying additional needs of students through screening and assessments.

Youth Prevention Specialists serve as liaisons to school personnel as well as community partners.

Outreach is a key component of fulfilling this position.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-school and community-based (after-school) sessions using evidence-based curricula, while maintaining fidelity to the models.
• Conduct intakes, and assessments, identify student needs, and link students to services.
• Administer evaluation tools and collect program data.
• Assist with coalition activities and initiatives to educate community stakeholders on substance use issues.
• Maintain systems, procedures, and methods for programmatic record-keeping while ensuring accuracy.
• Attend funder trainings, staff trainings, and meetings to improve professional skills and enhance the program activities.
• Abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations. Maintain strict confidentiality when handling client information.
• Serve as an Ambassador of Gang Alternative, Inc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Gang Alternative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen based on ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law. Gang Alternative, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace.