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Youth Prevention Specialist
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What they do
A Compensation or Benefits Specialist evaluates and works to maintain the pay structure and benefits program at an organization. Analyzes wage and salary data and trends, monitors market conditions; works with benefits vendors, processes benefit claims for employees; monitors government employment regulations. May focus specifically on job classifications and compensation or on benefits programs such as pensions.
$62,460 / year median in Texas
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Job Description SUMMARY:
The Prevention Specialist is responsible for delivering curriculum-based life skills in a school-based setting. To provide youth prevention services that promote a proactive process to address health and wellness for youth, families, and communities by enhancing protective factors that increase knowledge, skills, and attitudes for making healthy choices. These services promote a proactive process to address adverse childhood experiences, social determinants of health, and/or other youth, family, and community risk and protective factors. Services address the State's four prevention priorities: underage alcohol use, tobacco and nicotine products use, marijuana and other cannabinoids use, and prescription drug misuse.EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in a social service-related field.EXPERIENCE
Strong communication skills - verbal and written. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to maintain composure and handle pressure. Experience in a community-based, youth-oriented organization. Experience in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.COMPENSATION
Salary:
35,000- 45,000 Based on experience. Full benefits upon successful completion of the probationary period.Benefits
- Dental Insurance