Youth Prevention Specialist - San Marcos, TX

Cenikor's Value Proposition - What's In It for You?:

  • PURPOSE in your work - service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled at work.
  • COMPETITIVE PAY, BENEFITS, PAID TIME OFF, $2k - $4k TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, up to 10% 401K and BONUSES - we hire and reward high performers.
  • STABILITY and GROWTH - more than 55 years in business - our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.
  • CONTINUOUS LEARNING and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within. We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals.
  • The work we do isn't easy. If you like to work hard, to serve others and to have FUN with your team while achieving goals, Cenikor will be the right place for you!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Direct Services

  1. Traveling to schools in the San Marcos and Austin area. Mileage is reimbursed.
  2. Provide substance use and misuse educational programs to youth grades 1-12 in school and community settings.
  3. Screen youth for curriculum education groups, and identify needs for referrals to outside agencies.
  4. Provide tobacco, alcohol and substance use awareness presentations for youth and adults through.
  5. National or State Campaigns-Red Ribbon Week, National Drug Facts Week and other similar events.
  6. Participate in program evaluation on an ongoing basis.
  7. Provide positive activities to youth and adults on health and wellness topics.
  8. Participate in community mobilization efforts through local health fairs, schools and at other events sponsored by local partners.
  9. Serve as a Cenikor representative to assigned schools and community partners.
  10. Establish and maintain positive professional relationships with schools and community partners.

Administration

  1. Document and maintain program files according to federal, state, and Cenikor guidelines.
  2. Report on a monthly and quarterly basis HHSC program measures and curriculum outcomes for attainment of program goals.
  3. Attend and participate in Team meetings and supervision meetings with Prevention Manager.
  4. Maintain compliance with federal and state regulatory standards as well as contract standards and Cenikor policies an

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Excellent oral communication skills to convey information effectively, in small or large groups.
  • Proven ability to establish effective working relationships with communities.
  • Strong organizational (time management), and problem-solving skills to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks as directed by Federal contract.
  • Effective communication and networking skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture with all team members:
    • Demonstrate mission of service to our clients
    • Positive, respectful communication with both team Members and participants
    • Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals
    • Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate boundaries
    • Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education or another related field required

Experience:

  • Bilingual/proficiency in Spanish preferred

Licensure:

  • Valid Driver's License required

IMPORTANT NOTES:

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER