Prevention Specialist

Prevention Specialist Job Details

Job : 5447805

Final date to receive applications: Aug 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: May 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Prevention Specialist

Location: Houston

OBJECTIVE:
Responsible for the implementation of targeted strategies for the provision of prevention and intervention services to support at‑risk youth ages 5 – 18 and their families. Local area travel in own vehicle is required.

Please note:
This is a grant‑funded position and may end 11/29/26.

• Engage, recruit, and enroll youth ages 5 – 18 and their families into the program.
• Implement and deliver approved evidence‑based intervention(s) at various sites and schools as needed.
• Provide group services and coordinate participants and their caregivers’ activities.
• Collect and submit data.
• Perform assignments within the context of the program, community, and school groups.
• Attend staff meetings, submit weekly program updates, and comply with and submit necessary monthly reports based on performance measures.
• Assist with setting up appointments for youth screening/assessments and referrals.
• Assist the agency and community with promoting activities and strategies to prevent and combat substance use and/or involvement in the juvenile justice system.
• Deliver culturally relevant trauma‑informed services.
• Perform job tasks per the program schedule daily to ensure delivery of quality services.
• Follow general and specific requirements of contract and/or statement of work for awarded project.
• Complete all required training as indicated in the contract, including program reporting systems, data security, quality assurance, monitoring, program planning, implementation, protocols, methods and other training sessions to enhance skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

• Be punctual and available during official working hours.
• Comply with AAMA policies, standards, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Participate responsibly in the school’s improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate timeliness and attendance for assigned responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and staff.
• Provide and accept evaluative feedback professionally.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about school personnel.

Ability to engage in physical activities with youth indoors and outdoors. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with groups of youth. Ability to adhere to deadlines and work under stress with a professional demeanor. Ability to maintain confidentiality as required. Ability to build rapport with youth to ensure the success of the program goals. Ability to safely drive a vehicle.

Ability to see and hear to interact with the community.

A variety of community settings, making presentations to groups of youth and others. Driving from location to location. Frequently in and out of a vehicle in different weather conditions.

• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Good organizational skills and ability to follow established processes.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills and a positive, cooperative attitude.
• Active listening.
• Reading comprehension.
• Time management.
• Social perceptiveness.
• Ability to record accurate information.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with students.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).

Minimal.

• High School graduate or equivalent, some college preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Experience writing reports. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledgeable about community resources and referral process.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with youth.
• Experience in conducting classroom educational sessions.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams.
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