Prevention Specialist

Date: 03/05/26

Title: Prevention Specialist

Salary: $26

Prevention Specialist

This position helps reduce alcohol and drug risk factors for students in Clackamas county middle schools by providing evidence-based prevention and early intervention services.

What you’ll do

· Work with students at various Clackamas County middle schools in order to reduce community, school, peer, and individual risk factors such as truancy, poor school performance, alcohol and drug use, negative student behavior, negative peer association, etc.

• Work with a case-load of at least 10 students at each of the assigned schools in order to provide case coordination and screenings.
• Meet with each of the assigned students at least once every two weeks in order to provide case coordination and resource referrals.
• Develop goals and an individualized support plan for each of the assigned students and their families.
• Participate in meetings where at-risk youth issues are discussed with school staff.
• Provide (or assist) evidence-based prevention classes at each of the assigned schools on a quarterly basis.
• On a weekly basis provide prevention training to small groups at each of the assigned schools.

Who you are:

· High school diploma or equivalent is required.

· Experience working with youth in school settings is preferred.

· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Organizational Culture

Northwest Family Services, through our mission, practices and the services we offer, are committed to the belief that all people deserve dignity and respect. As we serve our communities, we will continue to work together to listen, to learn, and to act to overcome historic values and structures that have led to discrimination and inequities.

We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where all staff are valued and given opportunity to grow and succeed equitably. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, primary language, ethnic background or socioeconomic status. NWFS pursues policies, strategies, and programs which promote cultural responsiveness in our daily work. We seek staff who share our vision and commitment to our communities.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.

This position requires the use of a personal vehicle and a minimum level of insurance coverage for that vehicle.

:

· Personal liability insurance with $50,000 for bodily injury per person, with an aggregate of $100,000 per accident, or

· $100,000 combined single limit (bodily injury and property damage combined)

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26