Prevention Specialist - Education @ Afterschool & Summer Program

• Looking to make a difference in the lives of children & families?
• Seeking professional growth in resiliency-oriented & trauma-informed mental health treatment?
• Is your workplace’s commitment to social justice and a healthy work culture important to you?

Join DFYF’s team that is inspiring hope, strengthening families, and restoring communities!

Directions for Youth & Families offers community-based mental health and prevention services that utilize a resiliency-oriented and trauma-informed framework. DFYF has provided innovative, culturally sensitive, and successful programming to the Central Ohio community since 1899, through our predecessor Crittenton Family Services. DFYF’s programs are divided into 3 categories:
Treatment, Prevention, and Education. DFYF offers specialized mental health, kindergarten readiness, after‑school and summer programming to meet the diverse needs of our youth and family population. DFYF proudly serves over 8,500 youth, adults, and families each year. All of our programs strive to fulfill our mission to build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education.

Directions for Youth and Families is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to be a part of our After‑school & Summer program. The role of the Prevention Specialist is to facilitate educational activities and programming within our youth center. The position status is part‑time, and responsibilities include the development, implementation and oversight of educational programming in our after‑school and summer programs.

This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing homework help, incorporating creative educational lessons, facilitating the Stride Academy, an online academic program, and collaborating with parents/schools to ensure educational goals are being met. Interested applicants should possess excellent engagement skills, ability to redirect youth, facilitate activities, multi‑task, meet deadlines, and collaborate with co‑workers. Ideal candidates should enjoy and feel comfortable instructing youth between the ages of 8 - 18 years of age.

After‑school program operates Monday‑Friday, 3pm to 8pm, and Summer program operates Monday‑Friday 9am - 3pm. Team meetings and occasional special events may require changes to schedule.

Associate or Bachelor Degree preferred, or specialized training

Strong engagement and communication skills

Valid Driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

• Competitive salary
• Professional growth and training in the area of resiliency‑oriented and trauma‑informed care
• A healthy, positive and supportive work culture
• Amazing co‑workers
• DFYF prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion and caring for the well‑being of our staff. We are intentional about staff development training, strengthening each staff member within their role, providing regular supervision and support, and offer regular discussion meetings about DEI and self‑care strategies.

Monday to Friday

Build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education

Building healthy individuals, strong families, and safe communities through innovative treatment and prevention services

Quality

• Diversity
• Accessibility
• Acceptance
• Collaboration
• Investment in individuals, families, and communities