Youth Prevention Program Coordinator - YP

Job Details

Title:

Youth Prevention Program Coordinator – YP014

Location:

River House – 211 SE Caruthers St, Portland, OR97214

Position type:
Full Time, Non‑Exempt, hourly, $25.85 - $30.00 per hour

Shift: Mon‑Fri,8:00a.m.–4:30p.m. (hybrid after 6‑month probationary period)

The Youth Prevention Program Coordinator develops and delivers culturally relevant prevention education and programming focused on substance use, ATOD, and problem gambling prevention. The Coordinator integrates problem gambling prevention strategies into existing Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs prevention programming, develops educational materials, supports policy efforts, and evaluates community outcomes to guide effective, community‑driven prevention services. The role builds community and Tribal partnerships and helps evaluate program outcomes to strengthen services for youth, families, and the Native American/Alaska Native community.

• Develop & implement culturally responsive, evidence‑based substance use prevention programs.
• Integrate problem gambling prevention strategies into existing ATOD prevention initiatives.
• Support development of workplace problem gambling prevention policies.
• Identify and create educational materials around substance use and problem gambling.
• Support planning, implementation, and reporting of community prevention efforts.
• Meet with state representatives and funders to provide updates on prevention efforts.
• Attend meetings and develop relationships with stakeholders to maintain communication between NARA NW and Tribes, agencies, and outside organizations.
• Work collaboratively, maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff, and treat everyone with respect and dignity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Two years of relevant education and/or experience in social work, public health, psychology, education, addiction services, or a related field.
• Experience in community engagement, outreach, or public service.
• Ability to work effectively with youth, families, school staff, community partners, and diverse populations.
• Experience with data collection and program outcome measurement.
• Must pass drug screening, criminal background check, and DMV check.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, psychology, education, addiction services, or a related field.
• Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) certification or ability to obtain within one year.
• Nonprofit experience.
• Experience working with Native American/Alaska Native youth, families, and communities.
• Experience in substance use, mental health, or suicide prevention services.

• Employees working 20 hours or more are eligible for benefits, effective from the first of the month following hire.
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente.
• 15 Paid Holidays (listed in job details).
• 13 Paid Days Sick Time.
• 13 Paid Days PTO (accrual increases to a maximum of26 days).
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D.
• Short Term & Long Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Health Spending Account.
• 401(k) with 4% Match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days).
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (as supported by NARA NW’s501(c)(3) nonprofit status).

All employees commit to a drug‑free / alcohol‑free workplace, refraining from illicit drug use, marijuana use and prescription drug abuse, and modeling alcohol sobriety on and off the job. Violations may result in disciplinary action including termination.

NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title
25, U.S.Code, Sections
472and
473). Within this scope, all candidates receive equal consideration.