Prevention Coordinator
About The Position
The Children’s Center Utah is seeking a Prevention Coordinator to support expectant parents and families with infants by providing education, connection, and trusted support. This position is on the Infant Toddler Court Team and focuses on building relationships, strengthening caregiver confidence, and connecting families to resources that promote safe, healthy beginnings and prevent entry into the child welfare system. This position will travel across Salt Lake Valley. About The Children’s Center Utah Come join our world-class team! The Children’s Center Utah is a highly respected nonprofit organization providing comprehensive mental health care to infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families. The Children’s Center Utah was selected as one of the 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best Companies to Work for by Utah Business Magazine! The Children’s Center Utah is the recognized local expert in treatment related to childhood trauma for infants, toddlers, preschools and their families. We offer a range of services based upon the mental health needs of each child and family, including outpatient family and group therapy, and therapeutic preschool services. Our expertise is sought after by professionals from throughout the nation. We are committed to excellence. We strive for best-in-class. The Successful Candidate You are a professional. You have experience and/or education in substance use disorder treatment and pathology, perinatal, newborn, and post-partum developmental and psychological needs. You are a skilled communicator. You have a connection to and understanding of the communities served. You work well independently. You have excellent time management abilities, can multi-task effectively and manage competing deadlines. You are detail oriented. You think ahead and can anticipate needs.
Requirements
- High School diploma required.
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or public health preferred
- Experience working with families or communities in a supportive or outreach role
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Must have reliable personal vehicle for local travel throughout Salt Lake County
- Bilingual or multilingual skills helpful
Responsibilities
- Build trusting, supportive relationships with pregnant individuals and families of infants
- Provide education related to infant safety, caregiving, stress management, and early development
- Connect families to community resources and supports
- Promote caregiver strengths, resilience, and early help-seeking
- Document services and collaborate with team members and community partners
- Engage meaningfully in reflective supervision
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account or FSA with employer contributions
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
