Prevention Specialist

Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates.

This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.Job Description: In this role, the Prevention Specialist will deliver prevention services in schools and community settings to children, youth, parents, and families.

The job duties of a Prevention Specialist involve working with and educating children and teens on skills that promote emotional and behavioral well-being in schools.Schedule Details: Part-Time Monday through Friday, some evenings and weekendsLocation: York, PAProgram: Prevention PlanningPay Rate: $17 /hourJob Functions:


* You will prepare and implement skill-building programming in schools K-12 that will encourage positive behaviors


* In our adult education programs, we focus on building healthy parenting skills for families, with specific services for parents of infants and young children.


* You will work in a variety of community settings (including, but not limited to, homes, schools, summer camps, and prisons) providing education sessions to support York County Children, Youth, and Families.


* Establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with schools, community members, community support service representatives, and agencies.


* Develop the knowledge and skills to effectively implement prevention programming in schools and community settings.


* Report incidents through the incident management system in a timely and effective manner.

Minimum Requirements:Education: B.A.

in education/or health discipline or a minimum of 2 years experience working with youth or
families in a related settingExperience: Prior experience working with youth or familiesLicensure/Certifications: None RequiredClearances: Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal clearance, and verification that the employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion listNote: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and ExperienceWhat's in it for you? Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):


* Competitive Pay


* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


* Tuition Reimbursement options


* Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)


* Life Insurance


* Disability Insurance


* Paid Time Off


* 403(b) with Employer Match


* Employee Recognition Programs


* Employee Referral Bonus opportunities


* Discounts through "Tickets at Work"


* And More!

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