Prevention Specialist, Futuros Saludables YPS Program

Job overview

The Prevention Specialist, Futuros Saludables YPS Program role is onsite in Laredo, TX, with compensation of $17 per hour. SCAN provides social services in South Texas, and this program offers substance-use prevention services to at-risk students in Kinder through 12th grade. The specialist conducts outreach, screens and assesses eligible participants, and delivers prevention education and activities. The work helps youth and adults learn about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and connects participants with available resources.

What you'll do

• Conduct community outreach about the program and its services
• screen and assess eligible participants
• provide curriculum-based education sessions to youth
• deliver alcohol, tobacco, and other drug presentations and positive alternative activities
• provide community-based education and mobilization activities to youth and adults.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

prevention specialist

futuros saludables

youth prevention

substance use prevention

community outreach

youth education

laredo tx

78041

scan

$17/hour

monday–friday

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid health and life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, 401(k), dental and vision coverage available at minimal cost, bi-weekly direct deposit, orientation, and ongoing job training.

Why this role

High school diploma or GED required; an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred. A valid Texas driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation are required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexible start and end times listed.

About the employer

SCAN is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.