Youth Prevention Program Specialist- Northern VA/MD (Part time)

Want to make a difference in the life of a young person? As a Student Assistance Program Specialist at Caron, you’ll join a diverse team of over 75 behavioral health professionals and educators. Our Specialists provide services to kids K-12, as well as college students and even athletes.

This position is rooted at the very heart of our communities. You’ll work on-site at local schools and child serving agencies to provide the behavioral health support young people need, from prevention of high-risk behaviors to intervention services related to substance use and mental health concerns. Working in collaboration with the school professionals and parents is a primary aspect of the position, and our goal is to build resilience for the young people we work with.

We offer flexible work hours within a traditional school-year schedule, meaning your summers are free. This position will work part-time seasonal schedule, working approximately 25 hours per week, during 8am-4:30pm. The work schedule will be from August- June. Applicants should possess at least one year of experience working with youth in an educational or public health setting, and a solid understanding of the effects substance use, including nicotine, has on their development.

This position is being hired for the 2026-2027 school year. Hourly rate starting at $25.00/hr.

Target staffing in Bethesda, Arlington, Alexandria, Darnestown areas -position covers Northern VA counties, Montgomery County, MD, and parts of the District of Columbia area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Implement approved evidence-informed and best-practice prevention curricula and strategies in schools and other youth-serving settings. This delivery involves psycho-educational groups, individual, classroom and large-group assembly
2. Provide presentations, workshops, and/or trainings tailored to youth, caregivers, educators, and/or community member audiences.
3. Deliver intervention services and appropriate referrals for students as needed.
4. Actively promote prevention and intervention programs and deliver outreach materials to schools and youth-serving agencies.
5. Partner with schools, community coalitions, and youth-serving agencies to support coordinated prevention efforts and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders to expand service reach.
6. Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and coalitions.
7. Track participation data, prepare reports, and support evaluation of program effectiveness.
8. Complete all documentation (i.e. REDCap, EA Repository) in a timely and accurate manner.
9. Remain current on behavioral health topics, research, and local and national resources.
10. Stay current on emerging prevention trends, research, and resources.
11. Participate in meetings and report progress as well as areas of
12. This job description reflects management’s assignments of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the duties or task that may be required or assigned.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to present to audiences in large and small group settings, which may require long periods of time and be of multiple
2. Must be able to work extended hours and travel as
3. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Education, Experience and Qualification:

1. Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, education, counseling, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
2. A minimum of one experience working with youth, preferably in a school-based, public health or community-based setting.
3. If in recovery, 2 years of uninterrupted sobriety

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Effective presentation, and group facilitation skills.
2. Fluid communication skills that foster teamwork and high
3. Computer literacy and ability to work with virtual meeting platforms, Microsoft Office Suite products and its network
4. Knowledge of youth development and substance use prevention principles.
5. Ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
6. Effective public speaking and program marketing skills.
7. Strong attention to detail with the ability to complete accurate documentation and timely data entry to meet program, grant, and reporting requirements.
8. Ability to work independently and effectively in remote or off-site settings, demonstrating strong time management, organization, accountability, and self-motivation.
9. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.