Join the Youth to Youth team!

WE ARE HIRING

Youth to Youth has an immediate opportunity for a dynamic and skilled individual, with a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people. The successful candidate will plan, develop and implement a variety of Youth to Youth projects, outreach and youth-led committees.    

Prevention Specialist

Job Type: Full Time, 40 hours per week - Schedule to include Wednesday evenings and occasional Friday evenings and weekends/overnights.

Location: Y2Y Office - 118 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215

Job Id:  420

Number of Openings: 2

Reports to: Manager of Youth Prevention

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Collaborative, flexible, and supportive environment

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Student loan repayment

  • Life insurance

  • Maternity/paternity leave and disability

  • 403b retirement plan

  • Paid time off

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Plans, develops and implements Youth to Youth youth-led prevention programming in local schools and communities.  

  • Recruits youth to participate in program-specific activities.  

  • Develops and maintains relationships with the community groups and schools in support of Youth to Youth programs and recruitment needs.  

  • Trains, develops and facilitates  youth-led committees, projects, conference events, workshops and speaking engagements, as assigned.  

QUALIFICATIONS

  • One to two years experience working with high school and/or middle school youth. Experience with youth-led prevention preferred.

  • Valid Ohio Driver's License.

  • Ability to obtain Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist certification within 18 months of hire.

  • High degree of creativity and self-motivation are required.

  • Experience in developing programming and leading youth in programming development is preferred.

  • Proven organizational, leadership, problem solving and public speaking skills necessary.

  • Excellent writing skills.