Prevention Specialist

Responsibilities

• Work closely with school administration for referrals and recruitment
• Develop trusting relationships to identify issues and seek solutions through trauma-informed care
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning during recess and after school
• Implement Social Emotional Learning practices to address behavior and establish guidelines, expectations, mutual respect, and mutual accountability
• Encourage Restorative Justice methods as alternatives to traditional disciplinary consequences and encourage educational success
• Youth-driven and strengths-based approach to goal setting and service planning
• Record attendance into internal and external online databases on a weekly basis and record intakes and assessments into the system as needed
• Submit lesson plans, statistics, and reports to the Program Coordinator on a bi-weekly basis and/or as needed
• Collect baseline and year-end data on academic, interpersonal, and pro social behaviors
• Maintain File Compliance as required and compliance with internal Efforts to Outcomes (ETO)
• Maintain relationships with various partners including, but not limited to, schools, government agencies and community-based organizations
• Identify positive adult/youth influences to create a stronger support network for the participant
• Model appropriate communication skills and tools matched to the needs of various audiences and purposes
• Encourage family relationships and positive interaction through Family Nights, Family Fridays and other meetings and events at their respective school
• Participate in agency outreach and recruitment events, including evenings and weekends
• Participate in civic engagement activities that advance the mission of BUILD, Inc.
• Maintain knowledge current to the field and agency’s theories, methodologies and best practices
• Attend departmental and agency-wide staff meetings, as scheduled and agency-wide events, as required
• Able to lift at least 15 pounds
• Able to physically interact with children and youths

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must have at least 12 credit hours in child development or related field experience preferred from an college or university
• Three years of experience working with inner-city youth in a human service setting, social service setting, or related field is preferred
• Ability to plan, implement, and document lesson and workshop plans
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with technology integration into daily program operations and evaluation systems
• Be highly organized to set priorities, develop a work schedule, and monitor progress towards goals
• Ability to build positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization
• Must be driven to succeed, proactive, innovative, responsible, assertive and possess integrity and the ability to motivate others
• Ability to pass a CPS, criminal record and child abuse/neglect registry check
• Must have access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Benefits

• 401(k) + 2% match
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Spending Account

Equal Opportunity Employer

BUILD, Inc., does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training.