Youth Prevention Specialist

COMMUNITY FAMILY CENTERS CENTROS FAMILIARES DE LA COMUNIDAD•Houston, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide participants and their families services that preclude the onset of the use of substances by youth, as well as maintaining accurate and timely documentation of all services provided.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and/or one year working with youth or a combination of experience with education.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; bilingual a plus.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines for reporting.
Proven ability to plan and organize work in a time-efficient manner.
Computer skills needed include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to relate to others in a positive manner.
Positive attitude towards clients.
Position requires travel locally within the Greater Houston area and surrounding counties. Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license and have a reliable vehicle.
Flexibility in relation to work schedule and availability during the summer.

Nice To Haves

bilingual

Responsibilities

Provide prevention education/skills training.
Plan, organize, and implement structured educational presentations that include minors and tobacco information to youth and adults at schools or in the community.
Plan, organize, and implement structured educational presentations on alcohol and other drugs for youth and adults at schools or in the community.
Plan, organize, and implement structured AOD and tobacco alternative activities.
Maintain required continuing educational units/credits as required by DSHS.
Maintain timely, accurate, and legible documentation of all services provided to participants, families, and of all collateral contacts conducted.
Complete and submit all required reports by their due dates and times.
Participate in all staff development meetings, workshops, and conferences as requested.
Plan, implement, and supervise alternative activities to support the prevention aspect.
Provide advocacy and/or other services to participants and families as needed.
Perform all other tasks as long as they are in keeping with the mission, purpose, and goals of the agency.