Prevention Specialist

About Our Services

Our vast array of services—educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health—are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve – those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

In this role, the Prevention Specialist will be needed for Tobacco contract initiatives which include working with youth for tobacco and vaping education, recruiting youth for Tobacco Resistance Initiative (TRU), vaping cessation programming, and legislative visits to keep Master Settlement Agreement funding level for Prevention work. In addition, the Prevention Specialist will work across Chester County to promote the new County-wide Stall Story initiative.

This would include meeting with schools and other organizations to increase the awareness for monthly campaigns for Prevention.

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (some evenings and weekends required)

Media, PA

Work is primarily conducted in schools and community settings.

Prevention Planning

$19 +/hour (Based on education and experience)

• Deliver evidence-based prevention curricula in school and virtual settings
• Facilitate engaging classroom lessons and discussions with students
• Conduct one-time presentations for students, faculty, and school staff
• Provide mentorship through one-on-one and small group sessions
• Build positive relationships with students, educators, and community partners
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all direct services for data collection and reporting purposes
• Collaborate with team members to support program goals and continuous improvement

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with youth in educational or community settings preferred
• Ability to facilitate groups and engage diverse audiences
• Commitment to promoting healthy behaviors and prevention education
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Reliable transportation to travel between sites
• Ability to manage documentation and reporting requirements tied to program funding

B.A. or M.A. in education/or health discipline preferred, or a minimum of 2 years of experience working with youth or families in a related setting.

Prior experience working with youth or families.

None Required.

Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal clearance, and verification that the employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.

At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Company Match
• Transportation Subsidy
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

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