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. Salary Range: $37,000- 41,000 Based on Education & Experience 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. Requirements: - 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 or 3 years relevant experience. Procedure: Send cover letter and resume to Jenn Garcia at jgarcia@oasiscenter.org Oasis Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is operated in accordance with a policy which does not permit discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, handicap, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.