Youth Substance Use Prevention Educator

America's Community Council (ACC); Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (if offered)

Job summary

America's Community Council (ACC) invites a Prevention Specialist to work with middle and high school students and their families in Detroit-area counties. The role focuses on preventing substance use by educating youth on ATOD risks, building life skills, and forming strong community coalitions for greater impact.

The specialist will implement evidence-based curricula, coordinate activities, and deliver engaging presentations, while tracking outcomes and maintaining contract-required timelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; higher degree preferred.
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in liberal arts/social work/education or related field preferred.
• CPS/CPC certification with MCBAP required.
• One year of experience working with youth preferred.
• Experience with classroom management and presenting to groups.

Responsibilities

• Work with youth (middle/high school) and families in all project aspects.
• Establish and maintain community-based contacts and resources.
• Maintain curricula fidelity and program activity timelines.
• Coordinate and assist with summer programming when applicable.
• Provide presentations on substance use topics as needed.
• Facilitate educational classes/groups related to programming as needed.
• Implement evidence-based curricula per contract requirements.
• Serve as facilitator/leader for program sessions.
• Disseminate substance use information at health, school and community events.
• Establish liaison relationships with agencies regarding prevention.
• Utilize evaluation tools to gauge program effectiveness.
• Gather and analyze process and evaluation data; submit reports on time.

Skills

Public speaking

Community outreach

Facilitation

Youth engagement

Evaluation/data collection

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in liberal arts/social work/education or related field

CPS/CPC certification with MCBAP

Job description

America's Community Council (ACC) invites a Prevention Specialist to work with middle and high school students and their families in Detroit-area counties. The role focuses on preventing substance use by educating youth on ATOD risks, building life skills, and forming strong community coalitions for greater impact.

The specialist will implement evidence-based curricula, coordinate activities, and deliver engaging presentations, while tracking outcomes and maintaining contract-required timelines.