Youth Prevention Social Worker
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Social Work
Youth Development, Public Health, Human Services/ Social Work -
Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Public Health, Human Services/ Social Work
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information:
1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and
2)
Education:
school name, degree type, and major.
Position Information
Posting Number
Posting Number S06118P
Position Title
Department
Department Social Work
Location
Position Status
Position Status Full-time
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Most of work is completed at community sites.
- Worker must provide own transportation to community sites.
- Majority of work is in schools and community centers with children and youth.
- There are some outdoor fairs and events that include youth and adults.
Pay Basis
Pay Basis Monthly
Job Summary
The Social Worker I position works in the Youth Prevention (YP) program at the
Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies ( CARS ) as a Prevention Specialist. This
position works with at-risk youth from grades 1-12 in local schools and other
community sites. The Prevention Specialist facilitates groups with students,
hosts interactive educational activities about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
( ATOD ), and conducts outreach events. There is also education for adults and
managing tables at fairs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Delivers assigned prevention / intervention programs with quality and fidelity.
- Develops replicable models for non-curriculum-based activities, such as alternative activities or ATOD education.
- Supervises assigned interns as Field Supervisor or Task Manager to ensure compliance with YP program and School of Social Work Field Office requirements.
- Gathers accurate information and submits programmatic reports within required time frames.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support the YP programs, CARS operations and School of Social Work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Social Work.
- Licensed Masters Social Worker.
- Two (2) years of post- BSW or MSW experience.
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CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
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