Prevention Specialist (International Teen Outreach Program)

Oasis Center

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Job Summary

Oasis Center:  Oasis Center provides a wide range of opportunities that reflect the diverse needs of youth and their families, from crisis intervention to youth leadership and community engagement to college and career access.

Position: Prevention Specialist (International Teen Outreach Program)

Summary:  To provide prevention services to immigrant and refugee youth and families, and actively participate on the Youth Engagement and Action team.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Utilize evidence base positive youth development curriculum to coordinate the provision of service-learning and prevention group services for and with youth from international descent at two Metro Nashville Public Schools.
• Coordinate the provision of college access activities and workshops which focus on developing a college going identity.
• Coordinate youth leadership group, activities, and event planning for a citywide celebration of diversity.
• Coordinate & provide prevention services within school and community settings.
• Actively engage with school and community partners to coordinate site specific programming.

• Help build an inclusive, engaging and welcoming school climate that increases student attendance and school connectedness. Facilitate the referral process for potential participants.
• Provide intake and assessment services to youth and families referred to the program.
• Provide service/learning and prevention services for and with middle and high school students.
• Provide summer programming for youth, as required.
• Facilitate prevention group sessions, as required by the assigned project.
• Provide parent outreach, family group, and supportive services, when appropriate.
• Document participant interaction in a consistent and ethical manner through weekly data entry and maintaining orderly client and program files.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge and ability to access community and agency resources.
• Ability to effectively organize and carry on several initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to deliver effective training and group facilitation with youth and parents.
• Knowledge and ability to use computer and other office equipment.
• Knowledge and ability to apply adolescent and family development, crisis intervention and group work principles.
• Knowledge and ability to apply science-based prevention principles.
• Clear understanding of racial inequities and willingness to operate from an anti-oppression model.
• Bachelor’s Degree

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to Jenn Garcia – jgarcia@oasiscenter.org

 

Details

• Date Posted: May 20, 2022
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
• Service Area: Children / Youth
• Salary Range: 37K-40K