What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention Specialist position at Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake?
DIVISION: CLINICAL OPERATIONS
SUPERVISOR: FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICE MANAGER
JOB CODE: CHS-030
CLASSIFICATION: FT, NON-EXEMPT
WAGE SCALE: NE-07 ($19.99 TO $27.25)
HOURS/WEEK: 40
POSITION DESCRIPTION: **PREVENTION SPECIALIST**
**PROGRAM PURPOSE**
The Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake (UICSL) is dedicated to our Mission of SERVING THE PEOPLE BY HONORING NATIVE CULTURES, STRENGTHENING HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS, & CULTIVATING COMMUNITY.
UNIFORM PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
In Terms Of The Performance Of Their Respective Responsibilities, All Employees Of The UICSL And Our Affiliates Must Rise To The Level Of Expectations In Which They:
Fully uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient/client care.
Adhere to the Standards of Conduct for UICSL, and all professional and ethical standards for the healthcare industry and/or their respective area(s) of expertise.
Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and dependable manner with patients/clients and co-workers.
Possess and utilize a strong sense of cultural awareness and interpersonal respect.
Maintain a current insurable driver's license in the State of Utah (if operating UICSL vehicles).
Strive to learn and serve in compliance with federal regulations and UICSL policies and procedures, and to seek solutions for issues or problems they encounter in alignment with those resources.
**POSITION SUMMARY**
The Prevention Specialist (Youth & Family) is an essential member of the Family and Community Services Department at the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake (UICSL), supporting culturally responsive, community-centered wellness services through the development and delivery of prevention, youth empowerment, and family strengthening programming in community-based and outpatient settings.
Reporting to the Family and Community Services Manager, this position leads the implementation of youth- and family-focused activities that promote empowerment, strengthen family systems, and build community resilience. The role facilitates group and community-based programming, supports grant-aligned initiatives, and maintains program documentation and reporting. The Prevention Specialist works in coordination with Behavioral Health, Public Health, Primary Care, and community partners to advance integrated, culturally grounded services.
Through structured programming and community engagement, this position strengthens protective factors, supports positive youth development, and fosters long-term wellness for individuals, families, and the community.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
Education:
High school diploma or GED required. Experience:
Prevention-related certification preferred or must be obtained within a defined period of hire, including Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) or comparable credential.
Current CPR And First Aid Certification Other:
Must pass a mandatory criminal background check.
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
Education:
Associate or bachelor's degree in public health, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Human Services, or related field. Experience:
Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS).
Additional training or certification in youth development, family strengthening, suicide prevention, or community (MHFA, ASIST, CHW). Other
**KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS (KCC)**
Knowledge of prevention, including risk, protective factors, and community-based strategies.
Knowledge of youth development, family systems, and strengths-based approaches to wellness.
Knowledge of culturally responsive practices for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Knowledge of group facilitation methods and structured program delivery.
Skills in leading group-based prevention, youth empowerment, and family strengthening programs.
Skills in participant engagement, relationship-building, and community outreach.
Skills in i
nterdisciplinary communication and collaboration with internal and external partners.
Skills in documentation, data collection, and use of electronic tracking systems.
Ability to organize, manage, and sustain structured programming and participant engagement.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-based, community-centered environment.
Attributes of professionalism, reliability, and sound judgment.
Attributes of adaptability, initiative, and accountability.
Attributes of cultural humility, integrity,
SUPERVISOR: FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICE MANAGER
JOB CODE: CHS-030
CLASSIFICATION: FT, NON-EXEMPT
WAGE SCALE: NE-07 ($19.99 TO $27.25)
HOURS/WEEK: 40
POSITION DESCRIPTION: **PREVENTION SPECIALIST**
**PROGRAM PURPOSE**
The Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake (UICSL) is dedicated to our Mission of SERVING THE PEOPLE BY HONORING NATIVE CULTURES, STRENGTHENING HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS, & CULTIVATING COMMUNITY.
UNIFORM PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
In Terms Of The Performance Of Their Respective Responsibilities, All Employees Of The UICSL And Our Affiliates Must Rise To The Level Of Expectations In Which They:
Fully uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient/client care.
Adhere to the Standards of Conduct for UICSL, and all professional and ethical standards for the healthcare industry and/or their respective area(s) of expertise.
Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and dependable manner with patients/clients and co-workers.
Possess and utilize a strong sense of cultural awareness and interpersonal respect.
Maintain a current insurable driver's license in the State of Utah (if operating UICSL vehicles).
Strive to learn and serve in compliance with federal regulations and UICSL policies and procedures, and to seek solutions for issues or problems they encounter in alignment with those resources.
**POSITION SUMMARY**
The Prevention Specialist (Youth & Family) is an essential member of the Family and Community Services Department at the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake (UICSL), supporting culturally responsive, community-centered wellness services through the development and delivery of prevention, youth empowerment, and family strengthening programming in community-based and outpatient settings.
Reporting to the Family and Community Services Manager, this position leads the implementation of youth- and family-focused activities that promote empowerment, strengthen family systems, and build community resilience. The role facilitates group and community-based programming, supports grant-aligned initiatives, and maintains program documentation and reporting. The Prevention Specialist works in coordination with Behavioral Health, Public Health, Primary Care, and community partners to advance integrated, culturally grounded services.
Through structured programming and community engagement, this position strengthens protective factors, supports positive youth development, and fosters long-term wellness for individuals, families, and the community.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Lead and manage structured prevention programming focused on youth empowerment and family strengthening, ensuring services are organized, consistent, and aligned with established program goals, measurable outcomes, and applicable grant requirements
- Develop and implement program plans, curricula, and service delivery approaches that promote protective factors, reduce risk factors, and support long-term wellness for youth and families
- Facilitate ongoing group-based prevention services, including youth development, leadership activities, and family strengthening programs, ensuring continuity and participant progression over time
- Coordinate and sustain youth leadership initiatives, including youth council, by fostering engagement, skill-building, and opportunities for youth voice and community involvement
- Engage youth and families in prevention programming through intentional outreach, relationship-building, and follow-up to support recruitment, retention, and meaningful participation
- Integrate cultural values, traditions, and practices into program design an
- Collaborate with Behavioral Health, Public Health, Primary Care, and community partners to align prevention programming with broader wellness and care coordination efforts
- Organize and ma age program operations including scheduling, cohort development, participant tracking, and service delivery workflows to ensure program consistency and sustainability
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, data collection, and reporting to meet organizational standards and funding requirements
- Monitor program participation, engagement, and outcomes to support continuous improvement and demonstrate program effectiveness
- Ensure safe, respectful, and culturally appropriate environments for all participants during program delivery and related activities
- Maintain required certifications and competencies related to prevention, youth development, and family strengthening services
- Participate in program activities that may require flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends, travel, and engagement in community-based events and initiatives
- Participate in quality improvement activities that support program effectiveness, participant experience, and alignment with organizational standards
- Promote whole person and family-centered wellness by delivering and coordinating prevention, youth empowerment, and family strengthening programming responsive to the social, emotional, behavioral, physical, and cultural dimensions of health for youth, families, and community members served by UICSL
- Perform other duties within scope a of practice as assigned by the Family and Community Services Manager and in alignment with UICSL's mission, vision, and community-centered approach to wellness
Education:
High school diploma or GED required. Experience:
- one year of professional experience in prevention programming, youth development, family services, community health, or related field.
Prevention-related certification preferred or must be obtained within a defined period of hire, including Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) or comparable credential.
Current CPR And First Aid Certification Other:
Must pass a mandatory criminal background check.
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
Education:
Associate or bachelor's degree in public health, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Human Services, or related field. Experience:
- Three or more years of experience in prevention programming focused on youth, families, or community-based services.
Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS).
Additional training or certification in youth development, family strengthening, suicide prevention, or community (MHFA, ASIST, CHW). Other
**KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS (KCC)**
Knowledge of prevention, including risk, protective factors, and community-based strategies.
Knowledge of youth development, family systems, and strengths-based approaches to wellness.
Knowledge of culturally responsive practices for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Knowledge of group facilitation methods and structured program delivery.
Skills in leading group-based prevention, youth empowerment, and family strengthening programs.
Skills in participant engagement, relationship-building, and community outreach.
Skills in i
nterdisciplinary communication and collaboration with internal and external partners.
Skills in documentation, data collection, and use of electronic tracking systems.
Ability to organize, manage, and sustain structured programming and participant engagement.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-based, community-centered environment.
Attributes of professionalism, reliability, and sound judgment.
Attributes of adaptability, initiative, and accountability.
Attributes of cultural humility, integrity,
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