Prevention Specialist

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFamily Service & Children’s Aid is Hiring Prevention SpecialistsLooking for an individual who enjoys teaching youth in a school or community setting. Enjoy working in more of a community-based setting vs. an office? Find facilitating groups/teaching class using evidence-based model interesting? Enjoy being an advocate for families and youth? Want to assist youth in being successful in school and avoid using substances? No weekends and be done by 3pm or earlier on Fridays. We are hiring individuals who:Enjoy laughing and have a good sense of humor (potlucks too!)Want to work for a flexible and work-life balanced agencyEnjoy taking vacations and want generous paid time off (self-care)Love teaching and/or facilitating groups with middle school and high school studentsWant to be part of a team that works in the community at local school districts but have an office location as a base of operationWant to be a youth and family advocateOutgoing person who enjoys connecting with othersEnjoy helping others with connecting to community resourcesValue individual supervision yet would welcome having group supervision along with access to a consulting psychiatristEnjoy a team approach but have ability to be independentWant to have teammates to bounce ideas off of and be able to unwind with after a tough sessionCome join our team and be part of a work family that works hard but also knows how to have fun and prioritizes family first!The Prevention Specialists coordinates and provides implementation of substance use prevention education. The prevention specialist provides basic case management support to at-risk youth and their family while also utilizing evidence-based models to teach group classes that focus on substance use prevention, social skills, and decision making based on values. The Prevention Specialists works as a collaborative member of the Prevention Department at FSCA. They also are part of community collaboratives, advocating for youth services in our community. Join an expanding program in Jackson County!FSCA offers one of the best employee benefit packages in our local community, including the following:BCN Health insuranceDental/vision insurance403 B (agency contributes when able)Life insurance (agency pays for certain plan and employee can increase if would like for small fee)Short term disabilityGenerous paid time off (4-6 weeks depending on years of service)11 paid holidays3 employee events throughout the year that are on company paid time (get paid to have fun!)FSCA provides in house training opportunities and external training opportunities sponsored by DHHS, MSHN, CMHA, LifeWays and other State experts.Qualifications for position are as follows:A Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or a related human service program. Will consider non-human service degree if individual has experience with facilitating groups or teaching experienceHas or is willing to obtain a MCBAP Certified Prevention Specialist credential (we cover the cost!)Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportationWhen you work with FSCA, you will join an experienced, hard-working team that values flexibility, family and providing quality services to our community. Why just work when you can help build strong families and strong communities? Monday - Friday 1 opening for 30 hours/week 1 opening for 40 hours/week