Prevention Specialist - Youth Services

Under the direct supervision of the Prevention Services Program Manager, provides direct and indirect prevention services to youth and families at school and community sites. Assists in program development and community outreach.

What You Will Do

Delivers evidence-based and evidence-informed prevention curricula, facilitates small skills groups, conducts classroom education, and performs outreach. Schedules assigned billable hours and adheres to direct service goals.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must have a bachelor's degree in a related field, two or more years of experience working with at-risk youth, and successful completion of SAPST Prevention Specialist certification within 6 months of hire.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education, educational psychology, health education, or a related field
• Two or more years of experience working with at-risk youth
• Successful completion of SAPST Prevention Specialist certification within 6 months of hire
• Understanding of risk and protective factors and knowledge of current prevention theories and best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience teaching classes and facilitating small groups
• Willingness to accept supervision and direction
• Experience working with multi-cultural groups and ethnic minorities
• Ability to work effectively with individuals of various economic, social, and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to uphold professional boundaries, confidentiality regulations, agency policies, and procedures
• Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to operate audio-visual equipment
• Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, adapt to change, handle stressful situations, and respond to crisis
• Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a current driver's license, have a good driving record, and be insurable on the agency liability policy
• Access to a reliable method of transportation
• Ability to pass Utah-DHHS – Office of Licensing background screening and pre-employment drug screening

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health savings account
• 403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 33 paid days off
• Sick and vacation time accrue hourly per pay period
• $50,000 in employer-paid life insurance
• Additional coverage available
• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (paid quarterly)
• Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses and paid time off