Prevention Specialist Health Educator

OMNI Youth Services•Buffalo Grove, IL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

OMNI Youth Services is seeking a Prevention Specialist - Health Educator to join their Illinois Human Performance team in Northern Illinois, serving Boone, DeKalb, Kane, and Kendall counties. This role focuses on educating adolescent youth, parents, and influential adults about core science modules including sleep, nutrition, mood & mindset, chemical health, and leadership. The position involves developing and implementing training and programs for teens, parents, and school staff, conducting outreach, managing message distribution through various channels, reporting on program performance, and driving continuous quality improvement. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with diverse groups, be team-oriented, believe in experiential learning, and possess flexibility and adaptability.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in public health, marketing, education, human services or a related field is required.
Proven leadership and project management experience a must (professional or volunteer).
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations with multi- or inter-disciplinary colleagues.
Ability to implement effective prevention strategies with fidelity.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted through the course of work.
Ability to write clearly and concisely.
Ability to effectively speak publicly when conducting presentations and/or facilitating meetings.
Ability to work independently under limited supervision.
Ability to organize multiple work assignments.
Ability to collect and report on work as required by the Department, when needed.
Candidate must have a valid driver's license, access to a car, and the ability to lift and transport program materials.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and/or Adobe Suite) and use of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram).

Nice To Haves

Creativity, design, and marketing skills are a plus.
Self-disciplined project management, event planning, design, and website development.
Experience with Wordpress, Adobe, Canva, and other media platforms.
Bi-lingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with coordination of school presentations and experiential learning activities, tabling/exhibiting opportunities, webinars, and other events.
Meet with school and community groups to introduce OMNI programs, services, and initiatives, representing OMNI and the grants.
Assist with recruitment and facilitation of youth leadership programs and school prevention teams.
Implementation of youth prevention education programs virtually or in school in accordance with best practices and program deliverables.
Ensure the agency is meeting goals, fulfilling grant obligations and deliverables related to the approved work plan.
Maintain records of all participating youth, community partners and volunteers; maintain current information in databases; and complete required reports monthly, quarterly, and annually.
Monitor and ensure that all required program reports are completed and delivered in a timely manner (i.e. implantation plans, IYS recruitment, student enrollment forms entered in monthly, quarterly, rosters, attendance, fidelity reports, annual reports).
Assist with content creation on social media platforms and our grant’s website.
Promote OMNI counseling and resource center programming.
Complete required training(s) within a year.
Provide positive leadership through the support of growth and encouragement of peers.
Perform other duties which may be assigned to support the funder’s or agency’s mission.
All other duties as assigned.