| Location | Houston, TX |
Job SummaryYouth Prevention Specialist(s) will play a key role in the enhancement of the Montrose Center'sYouth Services programs. Youth Prevention Specialist(s) will provide direct services to youthand young adults ages 7-24, and will also conduct outreach and education activities invarious settings in the Greater Houston Area as determined by grant and Supervisor. YouthPrevention Specialists will utilize a trauma-informed, approach to youth engagement based onPositive Youth Development principles. The ideal candidate will be creative, able to takeinitiative, possess a high level of integrity, and above all have a passion for working with youthand the LGBTQ+ community. A. Responsibilities1. Understand specific needs of young adults who identify as LGBTQ+, and serve with affirmingpractices, boundaries, and respect.2. Provide direct client services to LGBTQ+ youth in Hatch groups, and other settings asneeded. Implement programming as determined with Youth Services Specialist andDirector3. Conduct outreach and education activities for tMC Youth Services and granteducational curriculum.4. Implement grant-approved education curriculum at approved community settings.5. Track, document, and submit all data and reports as required. Follow all policy, training,and implementation guidelines provided by grant(s).6. Attend all required meetings for grant(s) and tMC, unless approved in advance by YouthServices Director, based on extenuating circumstances.7. Build and maintain community partnerships in order to a) implement curriculum, and b)foster relationships and connect youth to tMC.8. Keep strict confidentiality of client information in accordance with the Montrose Centerpolicies.9. Be able to communicate with members of the community, colleagues, and clientseffectively and efficiently.10. Practice professional boundaries with youth, staff, and community partners, and maintainpositive relationships.11. Contribute to special activities and events planning as needed to support Youth ServicesSpecialist and Director.12. Prepare for, attend and actively participate in all required meetings or trainings, includingadministrative and supervisory.13. Effectively assess and manage crisis situations that may arise; under direction of YouthServices Director, decide on appropriate response in crisis situations and act inaccordance with standards and laws as indicated.14. Be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends if and as needed.15. Other duties as assigned. B. Education, Training, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities1. Ability to be LGBTQ+ affirming and develop cultural competency2. Bachelors degree in human services or related field preferred, GED or HS Diplomarequired3. Experience working with youth and young adults, and/or the LGBTQ+ communitypreferred4. Adaptable time management, organizational, and multitasking capabilities5. Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, positive attitude6. Technological proficiency
Equal Opportunity Employer:It is the policy of the Montrose Center to recruit, hire, train, compensate and promote staff members on the basis of merit and without discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, disability, religious preference, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, political affiliation or belief, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.