Prevention Specialist Youth Prevention Education

Company : Recovery Resource Council

Job Type : Full Time

Dallas, Tx

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - Prevention Specialist Youth Prevention Education

Prevention Specialist- Youth Prevention Education

Recovery Resource Council, a 75-year-old, 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.

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.

Requirements: 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.

Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver evidence‑based prevention curricula to youth in classrooms, after‑school programs, and community groups.
• Facilitate group discussions, workshops, and activities that build social‑emotional skills, coping strategies, and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Adapt program materials to meet the developmental needs of diverse age groups.
• Build positive relationships with youth, families, school staff, and community partners.
• Conduct outreach presentations to raise awareness about prevention services and community resources.
• Participate in community events, health fairs, and coalition meetings.

• Identify youth who may need additional support and connect them with appropriate school counselors, behavioral health providers, or community services.
• Maintain professional boundaries and follow agency protocols for crisis situations or mandatory reporting.
Data, Reporting & Compliance
• Maintain accurate attendance records, pre/post‑test data, and program documentation in accordance with HHSC and agency requirements.
• Submit timely reports on program delivery, outcomes, and service hours.
• Ensure all activities comply with state standards, confidentiality laws, and grant expectations.
Professional Development
• Stay current on youth behavioral health trends, prevention science, and trauma‑informed practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Recovery Resource Council complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity).

Starting pay range: 41,000-43,000/year

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply please complete the following two steps.

1. Complete the Predictive Index Behavioral assessment using the link below.

https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/c60/ec54eeb6-51d6-436e-a377-55ffe4832445?type=candidateba

2. Submit your resume to Erin McCurdy, Senior Director of Prevention services: [email protected] and Alyssa Flores, Director of Prevention Services, [email protected]

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