Prevention Educator

Who are you?

Do you have a passion for working with youth? Experience working with students grades K-12 in a school setting? Dedicated towards making a difference with our youth by providing preventative services?

While a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Human Development & Family Sciences, or closely related field is preferred, it's not required to make a difference in your local community. Under the guidance of the Prevention Educator Supervisor, you will deliver classroom curricula to students ages K-12 through various prevention programming. Provide community consultation and education services on topics that may include early childhood mental health, mental health wellness, mental illness, and parenting skills.

In this role, you will regularly use various computer apps including Microsoft Office, our HRIS, EHR, and other online systems, with multiple logins often simultaneously.

You will have the ability to obtain a valid driver's license, earn CPR/First Aid certification, and be willing to submit background check and fingerprinting.

How you'll make a difference in this role:

You will provide community consultation and education services regarding mental illness and substance abuse prevention, and participate in community prevention efforts. You will develop and maintain relationships with local social service agencies such as schools/colleges/juvenile court systems.

• You will plan, coordinate and implement designated prevention topics related to mental health and substance abuse prevention, and community services to educate the general community on prevention programming.
• Coordinate scheduling of and help implement parent/caregiver education and training in social emotional development, behavior modification, and other topics.
• Provide on-site consultation for child care providers by partnering with them for education and training. This will include individual and classroom consultations, while also linking youth and families to appropriate services within the local community.
• You will implement programs and services that are necessary to meet the needs of clients.
• Partnering with other agencies will also be essential to ensure adequate client care provide consultative service and promote the coordination and development of prevention services.

Who are we?

We are a team of passionate individuals who provide prevention and specialized behavioral health and substance abuse services to individuals, youths and families in our multicultural communities to strengthen family life and promote personal growth. We offer a nurturing environment focused on personal growth and self-care through trainings and the development of skills. Our agency is dedicated to supplying employees with the necessary skills and tools necessary to be successful in their roles.

Our employees are offered Health Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Teledoc, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life and AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), PTO, Paid Holidays, and 403(b) Retirement.

Family Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place, with policies prohibiting the use, possession, and/or distribution of medical marijuana as well as smoking, vaping, or other use of tobacco on our premises. We base employment on qualifications, merit, and organizational/community need. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce representative of the citizens we serve.If you require accommodations for the application process or to perform the essential job functions due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected]. We are committed to providing appropriate accommodations to ensure equal opportunities for all applicants.

We'd love to hear from you. Click "apply" to submit your resume and then learn more about us by visiting our website at