Youth Prevention Specialist – Miami-Dade | Impact Outreach

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

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.