Prevention Specialist

Directions For Youth & Families provides an array of mental-health, prevention, and education programs to meet the diverse needs of our community. We believe every child, family, and community has value and together we can work to help our communities have the best future possible.

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 offering regular discussion meetings about DEI and self-care strategies.

Explore our available career opportunities in counseling, case management, after-school and summer programming, early childhood education, and administration/support.

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Position: Prevention Specialist

Location: 657 South Ohio Ave

Columbus, OH

Job : 209

# of Openings: 1

• Looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children & families?
• Seeking professional growth in resiliency-oriented & trauma-informed mental health treatment?
• Is your workplace’s commitment to 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 5,000 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 an enthusiastic and creative individual to be a part of our After school and Summer Program and fill the position of part-time Prevention Specialist. Responsibilities include the implementing and overseeing the structured social emotional learning activities within our program. Social emotional activities include overseeing activities that teach Life Skills, healthy expression, self-regulation and engaging youth in community service-learning projects.

The position allows for group activities that inspire youth learning in fun, creative, and engaging ways. The ideal candidate should feel comfortable working with youth between the ages of 8-18 years old, facilitating groups, ability to mult-task, meet deadlines, and possess ability to engage youth.

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's Degree preferred, or specialized training

Experience working with youth and facilitating educational lessons required

Strong engagement and communication skills

Basic computer & documentation 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
• Fully equipped fitness center

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

Directions For Youth & Families is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, political affiliation, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This prohibition against discrimination extends to all employment actions, including the recruitment, selection, promotion, evaluation, and retention of employees and volunteers.