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Title: Youth Prevention Program Coordinator - YP014

Location: River House - 211 SE Caruthers St, Portland OR 97214

Schedule: This is a hybrid position (after 6-month probationary period), Mon - Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm

Wage Range: $25.85 - $30.00, Non-Exempt, Hourly 

If you are a motivated and dedicated Youth Prevention Program Coordinator looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA Northwest, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference.  

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview:

The Youth Prevention Program Coordinator develops and delivers culturally relevant prevention education and programming focused on substance use, ATOD, and problem gambling prevention. The Coordinator will play a key role in integrating problem gambling prevention strategies into existing Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs prevention programming, developing educational materials, supporting policy efforts, and evaluating community outcomes to help guide effective, community-driven prevention services. This role builds community and Tribal partnerships and helps evaluate program outcomes to strengthen services for youth, families, and the Native American/Alaska Native community. 

What you will do:

• Develop and implement culturally responsive, evidence-based substance use prevention programs
• Integrate problem gambling prevention strategies into existing ATOD prevention initiatives
• Support development of workplace problem gambling prevention policies
• Identify and create educational materials around Substance Use and problem gambling
• Support planning, implementation, and reporting of community prevention efforts
• Meet with state representatives and funders to provide updates around prevention efforts being made within the community
• Attend meetings and develop relationships with stakeholders to maintain communication between NARA NW and Tribes, agencies, and outside organizations
• Work collaboratively and maintain professional boundaries with clients, other NARA staff, team members, and treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

We would like to hear from people that have:

• Two years of relevant education and/or experience in social work, public health, psychology, education, addiction services, or a related field.
• Experience in community engagement, outreach, or public service.
• Ability to work effectively with youth, families, school staff, community partners, and diverse populations.
• Experience with data collection and program outcome measurement.
• Must pass drug screening, criminal background check, and DMV check.

Preferred experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, psychology, education, addiction services, or a related field.
• Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) certification or ability to obtain within one year.
• Nonprofit experience.
• Experience working with Native American/Alaska Native youth, families, and communities.
• Experience in substance use, mental health, or suicide prevention services.

What’s in it for you?

15 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, December 25th and your birthday!

Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire. 

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 15 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC

How to apply:

1. To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
2. Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional), that’s all!
3. Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and everyone in need.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.

Consistent with NARA NW’s sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a “Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form” and NARA NW “Modeling Sobriety Policy Form” as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.