The Prevention Specialist will promote, implement, and maintain evidence-based prevention programming for youth and/or adults in Story County. The Specialist will serve as a role model, work to establish youth-led initiatives, assist established youth development groups in the service area, and work on environmental strategies within the service area as related to the goals of their position. The Specialist will also be responsible for contacting and recruiting local community businesses or agencies to employ at-risk youth, placing youth in jobs closest to their interests and/or talents, and follow-up with employers. Part of the job duties will be to provide employment skills training and mentoring. The Specialist will be responsible for record-keeping and report writing as per the requirements of the various grants and other funding sources.
FIVE MAJOR ROLES
Accountability Program Delivery Communication Teamwork Program Planning