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The Council on Recovery

Prevention Specialist

Houston, TX

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
26 Oct 2026

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Description

SUMMARY: Serve as youth prevention counselor, responsible for providing prevention services to residents of Houston, Harris County and surrounding areas. Reports to the Program Manager and interacts closely with other staff and community members in matters relating to daily operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide alcohol and other drug abuse prevention services to youth and their family members residing in the Houston, Harris County, including drug education and information presentations as needed.
  • Documents activities, administer survey questionnaires to program participants, facilitate tobacco retail compliance checks, and compiles weekly statistical reports on services provided.
  • Respond to requests for information and makes appropriate referrals to community resources.
  • Is available to provide prevention services 37.5 hours per week as assigned, adjusting schedule as needed to accommodate needs of community participants.
  • Inventories and maintains program supplies.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in human services related discipline
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred and culturally sensitive to the needs of the community

Experience

  • Facilitated groups of children
  • Classroom management skills

Personal Attributes

  • Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
  • Punctual and accurate in submitting weekly statistical reports on services provided
  • Good decision making skills
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Able to conduct himself/herself in a professional manner
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