Careers
at GA
Educator for Youth Sexual Risk Avoidance Program
Position Summary The Nap Tann Project educates youth 15-19 years old on how to abstain from non-marital sexual activity through evidence-based programming and an array of positive youth development services. Under Nap Tann, the Educator/Youth Prevention Specialist’s responsibilities include virtual and face-to-face delivery of evidence-based curricula, as well as conducting outreach, recruitment, intake, and enrollment;…
Care Coordinator, UPLIFT Service Partnership
Position Summary The UPLIFT Service Partnership is a network of service providers working together to provide coordinated services to families in communities where children are at-risk of child abuse or neglect; poor school attendance; poor academic performance; adverse behaviors and exposure to violence. The overall goal is to reduce child risk factors, increase child and…
Program Manager (Apprenticeship Coordinator), Project EFFECT
Position Summary Gang Alternative, Inc.’s (GA) EFFECT (Encouraging Full Female Engagement in Construction Training) is an integrated, comprehensive program that provides women-focused occupational skills training and linkages to apprenticeship programs, as well as technical assistance to guide employers and unions in engaging women in apprenticeship programs in traditionally male-dominated industry clusters, in particular the…
Parent Navigator
Position Summary This position is responsible for providing program support to further the work of our Family Strengthening programs. Parent Navigators are individuals with lived experience in the mental health, child protective, substance abuse treatment, or probation services, especially as youth or parent/caregiver engaged in services. Parent navigators use their experience and knowledge to assist…
Family Support Specialist
Position Summary This position is responsible for providing program support to further the work of the COS/COSP Program. Family Support Specialist will work with individual families, working with child and parents in their homes to optimize physical, mental and emotional well-being of the child and parents. Employee conducts intake and assessment of needs; develops a…
Case Manager, Re-entry Program
Position Summary Case Management is a key component of Gang Alternative, Inc.’s Re-entry Project. Case Management is a goal-oriented, process between the participants and the Case Managers from program enrollment through the follow-up period. Case Management includes administering multiple assessments including Level of Service/ Case Management Inventory, planning, coordinating, monitoring, and resource development. The Case…
Youth Prevention Specialist, Violence Intervention Project (VIP)
Position Summary Gang Alternative, Inc.’s Violence Intervention Program, is a gang suppression program with the primary goal of reducing youth gang activity through the employment of prevention and intervention strategies. The program services high-risk youth in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas. The Youth Prevention Specialist (YPS) is responsible for the intake, assessment of client needs,…