Youth Prevention Specialist- Prevention and Aftercare Services

The Youth Substance Use Prevention is a school-based and community-based program that aims to prevent the use of alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, meth, Rx, and other drugs in youth. We achieve our goals through life skills education in the classroom, groups for youth involved with substances, mentoring through our youth council, engaging youth in community campaigns, and advocacy on policies that impact the lives of youth. We work with youth ages 13 through 18 and their parents, along with dedicated adults in the Pomona community. The Youth Prevention Specialist provides alcohol and other drug prevention services to youth and families including youth prevention education, parent group activities, and community-wide prevention campaigns. Key Responsibilities: Conduct evidence-based youth prevention education lessons about ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs) at schools and community sites. Facilitate youth leadership and peer support groups and activities. Lead and coordinate the Pomona Youth Prevention Community council. Provide mentorship, resources, prevention education, and leadership skills to youth involved with the Pomona Youth Prevention Community council. Recruit youth, retain records, engage and maintain relationships with youth and community members involved with the council. Conduct individual and group prevention sessions for at-risk youth as needed. Conduct parent meetings and/or parent prevention education series workshops and classes. QUALIFICATIONS Education, Certification, and Experience Required: Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in public health, social work, or related field. One (1) year experience providing alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention services. A minimum of (2) years’ experience in the human services field. California Driver’s License and proof of insurance.   Background Clearance Must complete a background check and livescan clearance   Knowledge Required: Knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent development, youth alcohol and other drug prevention, and community-based prevention efforts. Experience working in multi-cultural settings with demonstrated understanding of African American and Latino cultural issues. Initiative, good judgment, resourcefulness, tact, physical condition commensurate with the demand of the position.

Salary : $24 - $26