Youth Prevention Specialist

Position Details

This is an entry-level position focused on providing quality, youth-centered services that support the healthy development and overall well-being of youth. Services are provided in schools and other community settings and include outreach, group facilitation, program development, and evaluation, including data management. Positive outcomes are achieved through purposeful and respectful relationships rooted in trauma-informed care, hope, and evidence-based research. An openness to embrace and explore bias, equity issues, successes, and challenges from a place of understanding and curiosity is needed to succeed and develop in the position/organization.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social work or related field
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record required
• Knowledge and understanding of Kent County community resources
• Experiences leading groups
• Certified prevention specialist or willingness to achieve certification required 
  

We recognize that candidates may have unique skills and experiences that are not always reflected in a job description. If you believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply.

Learn More About Arbor Circle 

At Arbor Circle, we support our employees with:

• Market-driven and equitable salary practices

• Robust health insurance options

• 401k match

• 11 paid holidays (including floating holidays meaningful to you)

• 3 weeks’ vacation upon hire, plus separate paid sick time

• A supportive, fulfilling, and inclusive workplace culture

• Equity and inclusion-focused affinity and work groups

• Ongoing professional development and meaningful career growth opportunities

• Quality supervision and flexible scheduling

The ideal candidate will bring curiosity, empathy, and a willingness to engage in thoughtful exploration of bias, equity, and challenges in order to thrive and grow with our organization.

Learn more at arborcircle.org/careers.

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