Youth Prevention Specialist

Title: Youth Prevention Specialist
Reports to: Program Manager
Employment Type: Full-time, Mode of Work: In-person (no remote work)
Work Location: Positions available in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach (The Glades)
Salary Range: $40,000- $45,000 (non-negotiable)

Benefits

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 and Personal Day
Professional development opportunities
Opportunities for career growth
Non-profit IRS Taxable Benefits

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!
Youth engaging skills including classroom 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. 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.