Prevention Specialist - Tarrant & Denton County, TX

Do you have a desire to teach youth about health and wellness?

Hiring multiple candidates for both full-time and part-time (seasonal) positions!

About the role

The Prevention Specialist works within the Prevention Services Department of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County. The goal of the Prevention Services Department is to equip and empower youth and communities with the knowledge and skills to attain overall social, emotional, and mental well-being.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for recruiting and enrolling eligible youth into the program
• Accountable for meeting participation goals and objectives
• Prevention Curriculum
• Accountable for acting as liaison between target schools, organization staff, and program staff
• Accountable for providing services and activities to meet the needs of enrolled members
• Accountable for the fidelity of the curriculum
• Prevention Activities
• Accountable for conducting prevention activities
• Accountable for quality programming and activities
• Administrative Duties
• Accountable for accurate and timely documentation and reporting
• Facility And Child Safety
• Accountable for adherence to all organizational health and safety policies and implementation of all safety practices and procedures at assigned work location(s)
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect members, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Abide by facility maintenance protocols and procedures to ensure compliance
• Accountable for reporting incidents and completing documentation within the required timeline
• Maintain discipline, de-escalate conflict between members and/or others
• Obtain and renew CPR and First Aid certification by deadline
• Administrative Compliance
• Accountable for accurate and timely paperwork, reports, and data entry
• Accountable for utilizing all BGCGTC communication tools regularly and effectively
• Relationships
• Be a positive role model
• Maintain emotional control and make good decisions under pressure
• Represent the Boys & Girls Club in a positive manner
• Attendance
• Regular attendance is required; arrive on time, work required hours/shift, and leave at scheduled time

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience Requirements:
• Associate’s Degree (or equivalent hours) from an accredited college or university with 2-3 years of experience in youth development, OR a Bachelor's Degree with 1 year of experience working with youth
• Minimum Requirements:
• Ability to work regular program hours with periodic evenings, nights, and weekends
• Ability to be a positive role model
• Ability to be patient with youth and adults
• Ability to facilitate, teach, or instruct
• Ability to network as well as build and maintain positive relationships
• Knowledge of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
• Must be able to pass agency background screens and drug screens at any time
• Must have reliable transportation, liability insurance, a satisfactory driving record, and a valid driver’s license for the operation of a motor vehicle relevant to carrying out duties
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Bilingual
• APS or CPS credentials
• Work experience with or program knowledge of the Boys & Girls Club Movement (national and/or local Club)

Qualifications

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County is an equal opportunity employer. It maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability and medical condition to the extent protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination.