Job detail
Prevention Specialist
La Frontera Center Inc.
PART_TIME
Posted 3/20/2026
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Core responsibilities
The specialist educates at-Risk populations to discourage substance abuse and promote healthy behaviors among children, families, and adults. Essential functions include recruiting participants, following assessment procedures, delivering prevention education, making referrals, and facilitating support groups.
Requirements summary
A minimum of an associate's degree or high school diploma is required, along with bilingual proficiency in english and one of several specified languages. Candidates must obtain cpr, first aid, and fingerprint certifications, and possess experience in participatory training or education.
high schoolassociate degreeWritten CommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsRapport BuildingOral CommunicationCurriculum DeliveryCultural SensitivityParticipant RecruitmentSupport Group FacilitationReferral MakingAssessment ProceduresTeaching ChildrenTeaching AdultsEvaluation ProceduresSubstance Abuse PreventionHealthy Behaviors Promotion
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Bereavement Leave
- 403b Retirement Account