Prevention Specialist - Social Service Worker
$41,600–$41,600 year
Remote · Chicago, Illinois, United States or New York City, New York, United States
Chicago, Illinois, United States or New York City, New York, United StatesRemoteFull Time$41,600–$41,600 yearMid LevelBachelors DegreeUnknown
Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Unknown
Job Summary
Seeking a qualified Prevention Specialist for DCFS-referred and self-referred clients to develop service plans, implement workshops, and communicate effectively with agencies. Requires 2 years' experience, ideally in a related field, with a focus on prevention strategies and strong communication skills.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of experience
- College degree preferred or equivalent years of experience in a related field
- Ability to reach and facilitate workshops/trainings related to prevention education, and knowledge of prevention strategies
- Strong commitment to and working diverse and inclusive workforce, and working effectively with people from various backgrounds
- Strong ability to effectively listen, interpret and communicate
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of IDHS reporting systems or equivalent, or possess the ability to be trained in such
- Knowledge of coalitions and/or coalition building or possess the ability to be trained in such
- Some familiarity with the neighborhoods, the leaders, and priorities of the target service areas and service population
- Software application competency to handle basic administration and record-keeping. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at a minimum
- Experience with families in a school or social service setting and understanding principles of child development, education, and crisis intervention
- Ability to identify and assess the needs of high-risk families; and navigate the family toward services required for assistance
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