Prevention Specialist Education Afterschool & Summer Program
Prevention Specialist Education Afterschool & Summer Program
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03-10-2025
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Job Description
- Looking to make a difference in the lives of children & families
- Seeking professional growth in resiliency-oriented & trauma-informed mental health treatment
- Is your workplaces commitment to social justice and a healthy work culture important to you
Join DFYFs team that is inspiring hope strengthening families and restoring communities!
Who we are:
Directions for Youth & Families offers community-based mental health and prevention services that utilize a resiliency-oriented and trauma-informed framework. DFYF has provided innovative culturally sensitive and successful programming to the Central Ohio community since 1899 through our predecessor Crittenton Family Services. DFYFs programs are divided into 3 categories: Treatment Prevention and Education. DFYF offers specialized mental health kindergarten readiness afterschool and summer programming to meet the diverse needs of our youth and family population. DFYF proudly serves over 5000 youth adults and families each year. All of our programs strive to fulfill our mission to build and inspire hope healing and resilience for youth families and communities through counseling and education.
Position overview:
Directions for Youth and Families is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to be a part of our Afterschool & Summer program. The role of the Prevention Specialist is to facilitate educational activities and programming within our youth center. The position status is part-time and responsibilities include the development implementation and oversite of educational programming in our afterschool and summer programs. This includes but not limited to overseeing homework help incorporating creative educational lessons facilitating the Stride Academy an online academic program and collaborating with parents/schools to ensure educational goals are being met. Interested applicants should possess excellent engagement skills ability to redirect youth facilitate activities multi-task meet deadlines and collaborate with co-workers. Ideal candidates should enjoy and feel comfortable instructing youth between the ages of 8 - 18 years of age.
Directions for Youth & Families offers community-based mental health and prevention services that utilize a resiliency-oriented and trauma-informed framework. DFYF has provided innovative culturally sensitive and successful programming to the Central Ohio community since 1899 through our predecessor Crittenton Family Services. DFYFs programs are divided into 3 categories: Treatment Prevention and Education. DFYF offers specialized mental health kindergarten readiness afterschool and summer programming to meet the diverse needs of our youth and family population. DFYF proudly serves over 5000 youth adults and families each year. All of our programs strive to fulfill our mission to build and inspire hope healing and resilience for youth families and communities through counseling and education.
Position overview:
Directions for Youth and Families is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to be a part of our Afterschool & Summer program. The role of the Prevention Specialist is to facilitate educational activities and programming within our youth center. The position status is part-time and responsibilities include the development implementation and oversite of educational programming in our afterschool and summer programs. This includes but not limited to overseeing homework help incorporating creative educational lessons facilitating the Stride Academy an online academic program and collaborating with parents/schools to ensure educational goals are being met. Interested applicants should possess excellent engagement skills ability to redirect youth facilitate activities multi-task meet deadlines and collaborate with co-workers. Ideal candidates should enjoy and feel comfortable instructing youth between the ages of 8 - 18 years of age.
Afterschool program operates Monday-Friday 3pm to 8pm and Summer program operates Monday-Friday 9am -3pm. Team meetings and occasional special events may require changes to schedule.
Qualifications:
Associate or Bachelor Degree preferred or specialized training
Associate or Bachelor Degree preferred or specialized training
Experience working with youth and facilitating educational lessons required
Strong engagement and communication skills
Valid Drivers license auto insurance and reliable transportation
What makes us great:
Competitive salary
Professional growth and training in the area of resiliency-oriented and trauma-informed care
A healthy positive and supportive work culture
Amazing co-workers
DFYF prioritizes diversity equity and inclusion and caring for the well-being of our staff. We are intentional about staff development training strengthening each staff member within their role providing regular supervision and support and offer regular discussion meetings about DEI and self-care strategies.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Our Mission
Build and inspire hope healing and resilience for youth families and communities through counseling and education
Our Vision
Building healthy individuals strong families and safe communities through innovative treatment and prevention services
Our Values
Quality Diversity Accessibility Acceptance Collaboration
Investment in individuals families and communities
Valid Drivers license auto insurance and reliable transportation
What makes us great:
Competitive salary
Professional growth and training in the area of resiliency-oriented and trauma-informed care
A healthy positive and supportive work culture
Amazing co-workers
DFYF prioritizes diversity equity and inclusion and caring for the well-being of our staff. We are intentional about staff development training strengthening each staff member within their role providing regular supervision and support and offer regular discussion meetings about DEI and self-care strategies.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Our Mission
Build and inspire hope healing and resilience for youth families and communities through counseling and education
Our Vision
Building healthy individuals strong families and safe communities through innovative treatment and prevention services
Our Values
Quality Diversity Accessibility Acceptance Collaboration
Investment in individuals families and communities
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
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