Youth Prevention Coordinator

About the role

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Since 1857, we have been the engine of change that positively impacts communities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation and support for programming.
• Affirm that program meets its programmatic, evaluation, and community-building goals.
• Establish relationships with parents, youth, and other community stakeholders in the program service area.
• Negotiate agreements with agencies and individuals who provide services.
• Secure appropriate agency approvals as necessary.
• Plan and make recommendations for the implementation of high-quality program activities that align with the mission and vision of the program.
• Maintain expenditures within budget.
• Make purchases for the program as necessary.
• Work effectively with diverse staff and service populations.
• Facilitate Youth Prevention Education in school and community settings.
• Ensure fidelity to evidence-based curricula.
• Facilitate Youth Advisory Committee Meetings.
• Conduct presentations and/or facilitate meetings.
• Provide services and education on substance misuse, substance use disorders, and prevention strategies.
• Participate in ongoing staff development and training.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current substance use trends and best practices for prevention and intervention.
• Identify resources and establish a referral system within and among community agencies designed to support youth and families.
• Work with community groups around unmet and special needs by providing outreach and education.
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly statistics, narrative, and activity reports.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service populations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Three years of total combined (work/volunteer/internship) experience in program development or program management, and working with children in an educational, activity, or social service program required.
• Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university, preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Satisfactorily pass all screenings and criminal background checks.
• Driving for work preferred with a personally owned vehicle.
• Travel between sites required.

Pay

The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $46,000 to $50,000 annually. Candidate’s salary will be based on skill and experience level.

Schedule

Flexible schedule including working evenings or some weekends.

Benefits

Find out more by clicking here! Some Highlights Include Medical Coverage, Guardian Dental Coverage, and VSP Vision Coverage. Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date. FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members. Ascent 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility. And so much more!