Prevention Specialist

The Council on Recovery • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Prevention Specialist serves as a youth prevention counselor, providing prevention services to residents of Houston, Harris County, and surrounding areas. The role reports to the Program Manager and works closely with staff and community members on daily operations.

The specialist provides alcohol and other drug abuse prevention services to youth and their family members, including drug education and information presentations. The position is available to provide services 37.5 hours per week as assigned, with schedule adjustments as needed to accommodate community participants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related discipline.
• Experience facilitating groups of children.
• Classroom management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Punctuality and accuracy in submitting weekly statistical reports on services provided.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Culturally sensitive to the needs of the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide alcohol and other drug abuse prevention services to youth and their family members in Houston, Harris County, and surrounding areas.
• Provide drug education and information presentations as needed.
• Document activities and administer survey questionnaires to program participants.
• Facilitate tobacco retail compliance checks.
• Compile weekly statistical reports on services provided.
• Respond to requests for information and make appropriate referrals to community resources.
• Provide prevention services 37.5 hours per week as assigned, adjusting the schedule as needed to accommodate community participants.
• Inventory and maintain program supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time