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Prevention Specialist I
Job Location:
Job Location:
Buffalo Grove, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 48000 - 50000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Prevention Specialist I
OMNI Youth Services Buffalo Grove IL
Full Time $48000 - 50000 Annual Salary
OMNI Youth Services is the premier youth services agency in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and beyond. We have an excellent opportunity for a Prevention Specialist I to work under a state-funded substance use prevention grant (SUPS: Substance Use Prevention Services) delivering programming to middle and high schools in Vernon and Wheeling Townships. The substance of focus is alcohol with additional work in opioid prevention.
This position will serve as a liaison to local schools implementing grant deliverables and collaborating with the larger grant team to plan and prepare materials needed to achieve program objectives. There are also opportunities to work with other grant teams covering the same service area expanding prevention efforts to include substances such as marijuana nicotine and emerging threats. Programming is data-driven using the Illinois Youth Survey focus groups and anecdotal data to tailor initiatives to the specific needs of the schools served.
This position will work with community members and school personnel to develop mutually beneficial training and programs for teens parents and school staff. Responsibilities include planning and implementing training opportunities outreach and technical assistance; distributing messaging through email social media website and trainings; and reporting on program performance while applying strategies for continuous quality improvement.
The ideal candidate will be able to work comfortably with a wide range of people including youth parents school administrators and community leaders. The candidate must possess a team-oriented mindset and a solid belief in experiential learning. Flexibility and the ability to adapt to change are critical.
Essential responsibilities:
OMNI Youth Services Buffalo Grove IL
Full Time $48000 - 50000 Annual Salary
OMNI Youth Services is the premier youth services agency in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and beyond. We have an excellent opportunity for a Prevention Specialist I to work under a state-funded substance use prevention grant (SUPS: Substance Use Prevention Services) delivering programming to middle and high schools in Vernon and Wheeling Townships. The substance of focus is alcohol with additional work in opioid prevention.
This position will serve as a liaison to local schools implementing grant deliverables and collaborating with the larger grant team to plan and prepare materials needed to achieve program objectives. There are also opportunities to work with other grant teams covering the same service area expanding prevention efforts to include substances such as marijuana nicotine and emerging threats. Programming is data-driven using the Illinois Youth Survey focus groups and anecdotal data to tailor initiatives to the specific needs of the schools served.
This position will work with community members and school personnel to develop mutually beneficial training and programs for teens parents and school staff. Responsibilities include planning and implementing training opportunities outreach and technical assistance; distributing messaging through email social media website and trainings; and reporting on program performance while applying strategies for continuous quality improvement.
The ideal candidate will be able to work comfortably with a wide range of people including youth parents school administrators and community leaders. The candidate must possess a team-oriented mindset and a solid belief in experiential learning. Flexibility and the ability to adapt to change are critical.
Essential responsibilities:
- Assist with coordination of direct service initiatives
- Complete all grant required training within one year of hire including additional professional development
- Implement evidence-based education programs and communication campaigns in three settings: middle school high school and community
- Assist with recruitment and facilitation of youth leadership programs
- Annual review of community assessments and resource guide
- Implementation of youth prevention education curriculums in schools in accordance with best practices and program deliverables
- Maintain records of monthly SUPS deliverables and provide a digital log of all outreach that will be used to complete required reports monthly quarterly and annually
- Introduce OMNI programs services and initiatives including counseling and resource center to school and community partners
- Ability to effectively manage working on a team project and meeting team deadlines.
- Perform other duties which may be assigned to support the agencys mission.
- All other duties as assigned.
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications required of this position. It is not an exhaustive list and duties may change as business needs evolve.
Required skills:
Required skills:
- Excellent verbal written and organizational skills
- Efficiently manage time in a hybrid work environment
- Experience with youth development and volunteer management
- Ability to work comfortably with a wide range of people including youth parents school administrators community leaders healthcare professionals and faith community etc.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team atmosphere
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to clients coworkers and volunteers socioeconomic and cultural characteristics.
- Ability to provide leadership within the program and to staff
- Bachelors degree in public health human services education or related field.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with non-profit or grant work
- Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends.
- Bi-lingual Spanish language skills a plus
- Valid Drivers License and proof of insurance
- Successful completion of background check TB and drug screen testing
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location:
This position is based out of our Buffalo Grove office.
OMNI Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ qualified individuals based on individual merit. OMNI Youth Services is committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and valued member of the team. It does not discriminate against any individual with respect to the terms and conditions of employment based on that individuals race sex age religion color national origin disability genetic information marital status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other non-merit factor protected under state local or federal laws. Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all personnel actions such as recruiting hiring compensation benefits promotions training transfer termination and opportunities for training.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
OMNI is a comprehensive behavioral health organization serving communities in Illinois through accessible counseling services and community programs that strengthen youth, families, and individuals. As your partner in building a better future, it is our mission to provide our communit ... View more
