Youth Prevention Specialist

WORK DESCRIPTION:

To provide prevention education and training for designated communities and schools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establish relationships with schools, parents, youth and other community stakeholders in program service area.
• Recruit schools to participate in Illinois Youth Survey.
• Execute Communication Campaigns.
• Facilitate Youth Prevention Education in school and community settings.
• Ensure fidelity to evidence-based curricula.
• Provide services and knowledge around substance use / abuse and prevention.
• Participate in ongoing staff development and training.
• Keep current on substance abuse prevention strategies and information.
• Identify resources and establish a referral system within and among community agencies designed to support youth and families.
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly statistics, narrative and activity reports.
• Attend all staff meetings and scheduled supervisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field preferred;
• Valid Illinois Drivers License is required and the ability to drive under the agency’s insurance policy;
• Familiarity with community service area preferred;
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written required;
• Previous experience working with youth and adolescents in a school and/or community setting preferred.