Prevention Specialist

Job Description

Join to apply for the Prevention Specialist role at Youth Consultation Service (YCS). Dedicated, compassionate, inspiring, rewarding. YCS employees are devoted professionals with a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults. Do you share the same qualities?

School Based Youth Services (SBYSP) at Eastside High School in Paterson is currently hiring a Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency Program Coordinator. The YCS Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency (PJD) Program, located at Eastside High School in Paterson, serves students who are at risk or have displayed behaviors that have caused them to become involved in the juvenile justice system. PJD services focus specifically on juvenile delinquency prevention strategies and self‑regulation skills that help students successfully work towards their education and life goals.

PJD works with at‑risk students to build their self‑confidence and pride in themselves, their school and community. PJD Motto is “Hope Starts Here”. The program is currently hiring for a Coordinator.

• Provides treatment under the supervision of Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor to clients
• Individual, family & small group counseling
• Anger management
• Developing positive coping skills
• Anti‑bullying prevention
• Family support
• Drug/alcohol counseling
• Conflict resolution
• Like skills & coping skills
• Gang membership & involvement prevention
• Truancy & dropout prevention
• Case management
• Referrals to community resources
• Collaboration with the Local Station House Adjustment Program
• Opportunities to improve community / police relationships

• Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM‑4:00 PM
• Some flexibility required

• Master's Degree in Human Services or related field
• At least 1 year experience working with children or adolescents in a mental health setting
• Bilingual preferred

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid time off
• Life insurance / disability benefits / health and wellness programs
• 403(b) savings and investment plans
• Potential public service loan forgiveness

Entry level

Full‑time