The role:
The Prevention Specialist will promote, implement, and maintain evidence-based prevention programming for youth and/or adults in Story County. The Specialist will serve as a role model, work to establish youth led initiatives, assist established youth development groups in the service area, and work on environmental strategies within the service area as related to the goals of their position.
The Specialist will also be responsible for contacting and recruiting local community businesses or agencies to employ at-risk youth, placing youth in jobs closest to their interests and/or talents, and follow-up with employers.

What you will need:

• A Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, family environment, sociology or social work is required along with two years of experience.
• This may be adjusted to an Associate’s degree with four years of experience.
• Experience should include public speaking and working with youth in a group setting.
• Completion of the Prevention Specialist certification is required within 24 months of employment.
• A teaching certificate is preferred.
• Experience with public speaking and chemical dependency is preferred.

What you will do:

• Assists with implementation of all aspects of the program and funding source; that funding source may be local (city and/or state entities), state (Iowa Department of Public Health or Prevent Child Abuse Iowa), or federal (Drug Free Communities Grant).
• Completes all units of service, statistics, and compiles records as requested by supervisor.
• Assists in all funding progress reports.
• Utilizes pre and post surveys as necessary outcome measurement.
• Outreach to Story County and YSS Service providers, as it relates to Youth Employment services and your role.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we offer:

• Fun team environment
• Mission-driven work
• Wellness program offerings
• Discounts on pet insurance
• Flexible shift and hours
• Training and development opportunities

Full-time employee benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Retirement
• Birthday as a paid day off
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of service recognition
• YSS is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

MORE THAN JUST A JOB.
As an employee of YSS, you will be part of one of Iowa’s largest youth-serving organizations and a passionate team that believes in putting kids first.

Our programs focus on three key areas: prevention, treatment, and transition. Our staff plays a vital role in listening and letting youth know they are heard. In encouraging young people to be confident and make healthy choices. In turning hopelessness into hope. In helping youth stand strong.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

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