Prevention Specialist

3 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Build Full time

About BUILD, Inc.

BUILD, Inc. is a nationally respected organization dedicated to saving lives and mentoring young people in challenging neighborhoods. Our mission is to provide positive, proactive, and preventive upstream supports and services to youth and their households.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Prevention Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will work in schools and out-of-school time programs with at-hope youth, some of whom have identified behavioral challenges. The Prevention Specialist will work with youth in one-on-one and group settings to equip them with tools to resist harmful behaviors and develop asset-based skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop trusting relationships with youth and their families to identify issues and seek solutions through trauma-informed care.
  • Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
  • Implement Social Emotional Learning practices to address behavior and establish guidelines, expectations, mutual respect, and mutual accountability.
  • Provide life skills and health awareness workshops.
  • Encourage Restorative Justice methods as alternatives to traditional disciplinary consequences and promote educational success.
  • Record attendance and data into internal and external online databases on a weekly basis.
  • Submit lesson plans, statistics, and reports to the Program Manager on a bi-weekly basis.
  • Maintain relationships with various partners, including schools, government agencies, and community-based organizations.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Human Services, Non-Profit Management, or related field experience preferred.
  • Three years of experience working with inner-city youth in a human service setting, social service setting, or related field is preferred.
  • Ability to plan, implement, and document lesson and workshop plans.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with technology integration into daily program operations and evaluation systems.
  • Highly organized to set priorities, develop a work schedule, and monitor progress towards goals.
  • Ability to build positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally.
  • Must be driven to succeed, proactive, innovative, responsible, assertive, and possess integrity and the ability to motivate others.
  • Ability to pass a criminal record and child abuse/neglect registry check.
  • Must have access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally.

Benefits

  • 401(k) + 2% match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Wellness Days
  • Flexible Spending Account


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