Program Area:  Youth Prevention Education 
Full Time (40 hours) Temp to Hire 

Health Benefits Eligible 

Open until filled 

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About the Position

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator or designee, coordinate the implementation of substance abuse education related curriculum and establishing a smoking/vaping cessation program in secondary schools throughout Santa Cruz City Schools. 

 

About the Agency

Pajaro Valley Prevention & Student Assistance, Inc (PVPSA) has been the leader of youth prevention and intervention services in the greater Pajaro Valley and throughout the County of Santa Cruz. We believe that every young person in our community should have the opportunity to achieve their dreams. We are committed to helping them identify those dreams and support them in that quest. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of students and families in the Pajaro Valley by providing health education, prevention services, mental health services, and by advocating for public policies that protect the health of our community. 

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Employment Standards

Knowledge of:

• Educational practices and activities that meet the needs of a diverse student population. 

• Lesson planning and pacing 

• Training development procedures 

• School systems 

• Peer coaching model 

• Youth and community engagement strategies 

• Team building with peers 

 

Ability to:

• Teach curricula to meet program requirements 

• Communicate effectively with school site personnel and engaged community partners 

• Develop work plans and monitor implementation of strategies and activities 

• Strong public speaking and presentation skills 

• Effectively engage a classroom or group of participants 

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Training and Experience 

Requires a BA degree and at least two years education implementation in a school setting or other youth/community service environment. Bilingual skills highly desired (Spanish/English) 

OR 

An AA and at least four (4) years of prior experience in a classroom setting or other youth and community-based environments demonstrating similar duties and responsibilities. 

Bilingual (English/Spanish, preferred) 

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Annual Salary Range

Salary Scale: $43,680 - $48, 360 yearly commensurate with experience 

Eligible for medical, dental and other employee benefits 

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How to Apply

If interested, please submit a letter of interest, resume and a minimum of three references (with contact information) via email or mail to:

PVPSA Human Resources

Email: adminhr@pvpsa.org

Mail: 335 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076

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