Prevention Specialist– Youth Prevention Education- Teen Pregnancy Prevention

<span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;">Prevention Specialist– Youth Prevention Education- Teen Pregnancy Prevention </span></b></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">Recovery Resource Council, a long standing non-profit agency providing trauma-informed care, is seeking a full-time educator to provide school and community-based health-promotion services to youth and adults throughout the community with an emphasis on teen pregnancy and sexual health.  </span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">This position provides services to high-risk teens in DFW and currently offices from home with “Home Campus” assignment at either the Fort Worth or Dallas campus. </span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;">Requirements: </span></b> <span style="font-size:13pt;">Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required; Must have prior experience working with youth and must possess strong skills in public speaking, classroom management, team-building and activity facilitation - including day camps, program marketing, professionalism, documentation, ethics, boundaries, initiative, and overall organizational skills; Prior experience providing prevention education is preferred; virtual and in-person classroom and service delivery will be required; additional on-job curriculum and prevention training required – including certification testing within first 18 months.  Must demonstrate consistent commitment and success to “Making Meaningful Change” with both youth and adults while also upholding the agency Guarantee of “Unconditional Acceptance, Respect, and Positive Regard” for all. Must have reliable transportation, insurance and valid TX D.L.  </span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="font-size:13pt;">Key Responsibilities: </span></b></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">• Deliver evidence‑based prevention curricula to youth in classrooms, after‑school programs, and community groups.</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">• Facilitate group discussions, workshops, and activities that build social‑emotional skills, coping strategies, and healthy lifestyle habits.</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">• Adapt program materials to meet the developmental needs of diverse age groups.</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">• Build positive relationships with youth, families, school staff, and community partners.</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">• Conduct outreach presentations to raise awareness about prevention services and community resources.</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">• Participate in community events, health fairs, and coalition meetings.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">• Identify youth who may need additional support and connect them with appropriate school counselors, behavioral health providers, or community services.</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">• Maintain professional boundaries and follow agency protocols for crisis situations or mandatory reporting.</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">Data, Reporting & Compliance</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">• Maintain accurate attendance records, pre/post‑test data, and program documentation in accordance with HHSC and agency requirements.</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">• Submit timely reports on program delivery, outcomes, and service hours.</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">• Ensure all activities comply with state standards, confidentiality laws, and grant expectations.</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">Professional Development</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">• Stay current on youth behavioral health trends, prevention science, and trauma‑informed practices.</span></span></span><br><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">To apply please complete the following two steps.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">1. Complete the Predictive Index Behavioral assessment using the link below.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/c60/ec54eeb6-51d6-436e-a377-55ffe4832445?type=candidateba</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;">2. Submit your resume to Alyssa Flores, Director of Prevention Services, a.flores@recoverycouncil.org</span></span></span><br> 

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