Prevention Specialist

The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans•Houston, TX

About The Position

Responsible for the implementation of targeted strategies for the provision of prevention and intervention services to support at-risk youth ages 5 – 18 and their families. Local area travel in own vehicle is required. Please note: This is a grant-funded position and will end 11/29/26.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent, some college preferred.
Experience writing reports.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledgeable about community resources and referral process.
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with youth
Experience in conducting classroom educational sessions
Proficient in Microsoft 365 - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams
Clear driving record
Keeps required certifications and job training current
Must be willing to be fingerprinted and pass a Background Check.
Strong attention to detail, with a focus on quality and accuracy.
Good organizational skills and ability to follow established processes.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Effective communication skills and a positive, cooperative attitude.
Active Listening.
Reading Comprehension.
Time Management.
Social Perceptiveness.
Ability to record accurate information.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to work effectively with students.
Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
Ability to engage in physical activities with youth indoors and outdoors.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with groups of youth.
Ability to adhere to deadlines and work under stress with a professional demeanor.
Ability to maintain confidentiality as required.
Ability to build rapport with youth to ensure the success of the program goals.
Ability to safely drive a vehicle.
Ability to see and hear to interact with the community.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
Texas Certified Prevention Specialist certification or must be willing to obtain certification within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

Must engage, recruit, and enroll youth ages 5 – 18 and their families into the program
Must implement and deliver approved evidence-based intervention(s) at various sites and schools as needed.
Provide group services and coordinate participants and their caregivers’ activities
Data collection and submission
Perform assignments within the context of the program, community, and school groups.
Attends staff meetings, submits weekly program updates, and complies with and submits necessary monthly reports based on performance measures.
Assist as needed with setting up appointments for youth screening/assessments and referrals
Assists the agency and community with promoting activities and strategies to assist the community, schools, and other groups to prevent and combat substance use and/or involvement in the juvenile justice system
Deliver culturally relevant trauma-informed services
Perform job tasks per the program schedule daily to ensure delivery of quality services.
Must follow general and specific requirements of contract and/or statement of work for awarded project.
Shall complete all required training as indicated in the contract which includes, but not limited to, program reporting systems, data security, quality assurance, monitoring, program planning, implementation, protocols, methods and any other training sessions to enhance skills
Performs other duties as assigned or as required.