Prevention Specialist

Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas•Hebbronville, TX

About The Position

The Prevention Specialist plans and delivers engaging educational sessions for youth focused on substance misuse prevention, healthy decision-making, and life skills development. The role also provides prevention education and outreach to the broader community through presentations and awareness initiatives that promote health, safety, and well-being. The position makes an impact through education, community engagement, and prevention-focused programming. The specialist implements assigned prevention education and skills-training curricula at designated school and/or community sites, as specified by curriculum developers. The role provides problem identification and referrals to other support services for youth participating in curriculum services; delivers engaging presentations for youth and adults to increase knowledge and change attitudes; networks with diverse community partners; and organizes fun, challenging, structured activities that provide constructive, healthy ways to use free time and develop skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or equivalent.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of participants and professionals in English and Spanish.
Travel within the service area is required.
Must have reliable transportation, a current Texas driver's license, and current liability insurance.

Responsibilities

Implement assigned prevention education and skills-training curricula at designated school and/or community sites in accordance with curriculum developers' guidance.
Identify problems and refer youth participating in curriculum services to other support services.
Deliver engaging presentations to youth and adults to increase knowledge and change attitudes.
Network with diverse community partners.
Provide fun, challenging, and structured activities that foster constructive, healthy ways to use free time and learn skills.