Youth Prevention Specialist

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Benefits and perks:

• HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
• Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Work with mission driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do.

Job Overview
 
This is a union position.

The Youth Substance Use Prevention is a school-based and community-based program that aims to prevent the use of alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, meth, Rx, and other drugs in youth.  We achieve our goals through life skills education in the classroom, groups for youth involved with substances, mentoring through our youth council, engaging youth in community campaigns, and advocacy on policies that impact the lives of youth. We work with youth ages 13 through 18 and their parents, along with dedicated adults in the Pomona community.

Are you passionate about helping youth? If so, we are currently looking to fill a Youth Prevention Specialist position in our Youth Substance Use Prevention program in Pomona. The ideal candidate has experience working with youth, classroom or behavioral management skills, experience running groups, and enjoys working as a part of a team. 

Key Responsibilities

Youth and Parent Education Activities:

• Conduct evidence-based youth prevention education lessons about ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs) at schools and community sites.
• Facilitate youth leadership and peer support groups and activities.
• Lead and coordinate the Pomona Youth Prevention Community council.
• Provide mentorship, resources, prevention education, and leadership skills to youth involved with the Pomona Youth Prevention Community council.
• Recruit youth, retain records, engage and maintain relationships with youth and community members involved with the council.
• Conduct individual and group prevention sessions for at-risk youth as needed.
• Conduct parent meetings and/or parent prevention education series workshops and classes.

Education and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Certification or other related certification is a plus.
• Possess current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and access to registered and insured transportation.

Experience:

• Experience working with diverse populations with demonstrated understanding of African American and Latino cultural issues.
• At least one year of experience providing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention services.
• At least two years of experience working with youth in school, community centers, youth organizations, or social service agencies.