Prevention Specialist for Incarcerated Population

2 weeks ago


Allentown, United States Center For Humanistic Change Inc Full time

The Center for Humanistic Change, Inc. (CHC) located in Allentown PA is a 501-c-3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to give people, especially youth, the knowledge and tools they need to make better-informed and more positive life choices through the interactive delivery of prevention education and evidence-based programming. Drug and alcohol prevention programs remain a core service. Our vital programs and services are provided in the schools, in the community, and in the workplace.

NOTE: The Center for Humanistic Change, Inc. in Allentown IS NOT affiliated in any way with the organization of the same name in New Jersey.

The Center for Humanistic Change seeks a full-time Prevention Program Specialist for immediate hire. This position is expected to be a 12-month hourly position, 40 hours per week. Prevention Specialists are responsible for planning, coordinating, presenting and facilitating prevention programs/trainings and community awareness in the Lehigh Valley. This particular position will primarily be providing our services to the incarcerated population in Lehigh County. A comprehensive health insurance and generous time off benefits package is available.

Ideal candidates must demonstrate the ability to work independently and with a team, manage deadlines for paperwork and electronic data entry, and relate well to youth and adults to be successful in this position. Excellent judgment, attention to detail, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, strong presentation and facilitation skills, and proficiency in MS Office are required for this position. Juggling deadlines, thinking outside the box, adapting to new situations, remaining current with new trends in prevention and technology, and the ability and willingness to learn new skills are essential to success in this position.

In addition to availability during normal business and school hours, applicants must be available to assist with occasional weekend and evening programs. All applicants must have reliable transportation and the ability to do light lifting to transport files and other materials as necessary to/from the office, schools and community programs. It is preferred that applicants have a Master's Degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or a closely related human services field, and have relevant work experience or equivalent formal training. A Bachelor's Degree with related experience may be substituted for a Master's Degree. Experience working with incarcerated adults is a plus. Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

CHC staff are expected to obtain and maintain all state and local training requirements and clearances, including PA Child Abuse history clearance, PA State Police background clearance, FBI background fingerprinting check, mandated child abuse reporter training, and abuse prevention training. Clearances and criminal record checks must be in compliance and in accordance with the laws reflecting the ability to work in schools and with children.

Applicants must have access to mobile and home internet. Please include resume when responding.

CHC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions for all qualified applicants are based on merit and business needs, and not on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, citizenship status, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, sex, religious creed, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation or any other factor protected by law. CHC complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for handicapped and disabled employees.



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