Join the Hill Country Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (HCCADA) as a Youth Prevention Specialist and will have the opportunity to work in Bandera, Kendall and Kerr Counties. Do you have a passion for empowering youth and creating healthier communities? The Youth Prevention Specialist will implement engaging, evidence-based substance uses prevention programs that help young people make positive, drug-free choices. The ideal candidate has teaching experience, loves working with youth and making communities healthier. Grant-Funded Through August 2029
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in public health, education, or human services.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience (teaching, prevention, or youth work)
• Strong communication skills, teamwork, able to meet deadlines.
• Reliable transportation and ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and community events.
• Background in education, public health, or youth programming.
• Strong communication and group facilitation skills, able to work cross functionally.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Experience with substance abuse prevention or youth group facilitation.
• Self-starter with solid organizational skills.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally.
• Facilitate prevention programs in schools and community settings with a trauma informed lens
• Partner with educators, families, and community organizations
• Lead activities that build life skills and self-esteem
• Promote awareness of substance misuse and provide resources
• Maintain accurate records and support grant reporting
• Represent HCCADA at outreach events, meetings, and trainings
• Some hybrid work flexibility is available
• Health insurance after 60 days, paid time off, retirement plan
• Professional development and certification support
• Paid time off & holidays
• Supportive team and ongoing professional development
• Employer provided on the job training
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Use the form below to provide us your information and Resume/CV file.
Or Email/Fax
Send your Resume and Employment Application Form, via Email Gloria Solis at gsolis@sacada.org or fax them to 210-225-4768.
SACADA is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.
