Prevention Specialist– Youth Prevention Education- Teen Pregnancy Prevention

Recovery Resource CouncilFort Worth, TX
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About The Position

Recovery Resource Council, a long standing non-profit agency providing trauma-informed care, is seeking a full-time educator to provide school and community-based health-promotion services to youth and adults throughout the community with an emphasis on teen pregnancy and sexual health. This position provides services to high-risk teens in DFW and currently offices from home with “Home Campus” assignment at either the Fort Worth or Dallas campus.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
  • Must have prior experience working with youth and must possess strong skills in public speaking, classroom management, team-building and activity facilitation - including day camps, program marketing, professionalism, documentation, ethics, boundaries, initiative, and overall organizational skills
  • virtual and in-person classroom and service delivery will be required
  • additional on-job curriculum and prevention training required – including certification testing within first 18 months
  • Must demonstrate consistent commitment and success to “Making Meaningful Change” with both youth and adults while also upholding the agency Guarantee of “Unconditional Acceptance, Respect, and Positive Regard” for all
  • Must have reliable transportation, insurance and valid TX D.L.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior experience providing prevention education is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Deliver evidence‑based prevention curricula to youth in classrooms, after‑school programs, and community groups.
  • Facilitate group discussions, workshops, and activities that build social‑emotional skills, coping strategies, and healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Adapt program materials to meet the developmental needs of diverse age groups.
  • Build positive relationships with youth, families, school staff, and community partners.
  • Conduct outreach presentations to raise awareness about prevention services and community resources.
  • Participate in community events, health fairs, and coalition meetings.
  • Identify youth who may need additional support and connect them with appropriate school counselors, behavioral health providers, or community services.
  • Maintain professional boundaries and follow agency protocols for crisis situations or mandatory reporting.
  • Maintain accurate attendance records, pre/post‑test data, and program documentation in accordance with HHSC and agency requirements.
  • Submit timely reports on program delivery, outcomes, and service hours.
  • Ensure all activities comply with state standards, confidentiality laws, and grant expectations.
  • Stay current on youth behavioral health trends, prevention science, and trauma‑informed practices.
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