Youth Prevention Program Specialist- Birmingham, AL

Overview

Want to make a difference in the life of a young person? As a Youth Prevention Program Specialist at Caron, you’ll join a diverse team of over 75 behavioral health professionals and educators. Our Specialists provide services to kids K‑12, as well as college students and even athletes.

Position is full‑time (37.5 weekly hours) with a seasonal work schedule from August to June. The job requires one year of experience working with youth in an educational, public health, or community‑based setting and a solid understanding of the effects of substance use, including nicotine, on development. Starting salary is between $40,000 and $42,000, depending on education level and experience. Salary is based on 1,575 hours during the school year and paid over a 12‑month period.

• Implement approved evidence‑informed and best‑practice prevention curricula and strategies in schools and other youth‑serving settings, including psycho‑educational groups, individual, classroom, and large‑group assemblies.
• Provide presentations, workshops, and/or trainings tailored to youth, caregivers, educators, and community member audiences.
• Deliver intervention services and provide appropriate referrals for students as needed.
• Actively promote prevention and intervention programs and distribute outreach materials to schools and youth‑serving agencies.
• Partner with schools, community coalitions, and youth‑serving agencies to support coordinated prevention efforts and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders to expand service reach.
• Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and coalitions.
• Track participation data, prepare reports, and support evaluation of program effectiveness.
• Complete all documentation (e.g., REDCap, EA Repository) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Remain current on behavioral health topics, research, and local and national resources.
• Stay current on emerging prevention trends, research, and resources.
• Participate in meetings and report progress as well as areas of concern.
• This job description reflects management’s assignments of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the duties or tasks that may be required or assigned.

• Must be able to present to audiences in large and small group settings, which may require long periods of time and multiple presentations.
• Must be able to work extended hours and travel as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, education, counseling, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of one year of experience working with youth, preferably in a school‑based, public health, or community‑based setting.
• Completion of the Project CONNECT Facilitator Training upon hire when deemed appropriate.
• If in recovery, 2 years of uninterrupted sobriety.

• Effective presentation and group facilitation skills.
• Fluid communication skills that foster teamwork and high morale.
• Computer literacy and ability to work with virtual meeting platforms, Microsoft Office Suite products, and its network components.
• Knowledge of youth development and substance use prevention principles.
• Ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Effective public speaking and program marketing skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to complete accurate documentation and timely data entry to meet program, grant, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in remote or off‑site settings, demonstrating strong time management, organization, accountability, and self‑motivation.