Youth Prevention Program Specialist- Louisville, KY; Part time

Description Want to make a difference in the life of a young person? As a Youth Prevention Program Specialist at Caron, you’ll join a diverse team of over 75 behavioral health professionals and educators. Our Specialists provide services to kids K-12, as well as college students and even athletes.

Overview This position is rooted at the very heart of our communities. You’ll work on-site at local schools and child serving agencies to provide the behavioral health support young people need, from prevention of high-risk behaviors to intervention services related to substance use and mental health concerns. Working in collaboration with the school professionals and parents is a primary aspect of the position, and our goal is to build resilience for the young people we work with.

We offer flexible work hours within a traditional school-year schedule, meaning your summers are free. The position will work part-time seasonal schedule, working approximately 20 hours per week, during 7am-4pm. The work schedule will be from August through June. Applicants should possess at least one year of experience working with youth in an educational or public health setting, and a solid understanding of the effects of substance use, including nicotine, on their development.

This position is being hired for the  school year. Hourly rate starting at $25.00/hr.

• Implement approved evidence-informed and best-practice prevention curricula and strategies in schools and other youth-serving settings. This delivery involves psycho-educational groups, individual, classroom and large-group assembly.
• Provide presentations, workshops, and/or trainings tailored to youth, caregivers, educators, and/or community member audiences.
• Deliver intervention services and appropriate referrals for students as needed.
• Actively promote prevention and intervention programs and deliver outreach materials to schools and youth-serving agencies.
• Partner with schools, community coalitions, and youth-serving agencies to support coordinated prevention efforts and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders to expand service reach.
• Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and coalitions.
• Track participation data, prepare reports, and support evaluation of program effectiveness.
• Complete all documentation (i.e. REDCap, EA Repository) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Remain current on behavioral health topics, research, and local and national resources.
• Stay current on emerging prevention trends, research, and resources.
• Participate in meetings and report progress as well as areas of concern.
• This job description reflects management’s assignments of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the duties or task that may be required or assigned.

• Must be able to present to audiences in large and small group settings, which may require long periods of time and be of multiple presentations.
• Must be able to work extended hours and travel as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, education, counseling, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• A minimum of one year experience working with youth, preferably in a school-based, public health or community-based setting.
• Completion of the Project CONNECT Facilitator Training, upon hire when deemed appropriate.
• If in recovery, 2 years of uninterrupted sobriety

• Effective presentation, and group facilitation skills.
• Fluid communication skills that foster teamwork and high morale.
• Computer literacy and ability to work with virtual meeting platforms, Microsoft Office Suite products and its network components.
• Knowledge of youth development and substance use prevention principles.
• Ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Effective public speaking and program marketing skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to complete accurate documentation and timely data entry to meet program, grant, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in remote or off-site settings, demonstrating strong time management, organization, accountability, and self-motivation.