Youth Prevention Specialist – Miami Dade County

Gang Alternative, Inc.; Miami (FL); Híbrido; USD 40.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Medical Gap Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D

Supplemental Insurance

403(b) Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

11-12 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Gang Alternative, Inc. in Miami-Dade is recruiting a Youth Prevention Specialist to deliver evidence-based curricula in schools and after-school settings, while connecting students to services and resources.

The role emphasizes outreach, confidential handling of information, and collaboration with schools and partners to support prevention goals. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in a related field, has experience with youth programs, strong facilitation and public speaking skills, and is

Formación

• 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 education, outreach, and case 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Public speaking

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Bilingual English/Spanish/Kreyol

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Social Science, Criminal Justice, or related field

Descripción del empleo

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)

Gang Alternative, Inc. offers a competitive Total Rewards Package, in addition to your base salary:

• 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
• Opportunities for career growth

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!
• 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.