Maamawiikandaa: Youth Prevention Specialist
*Tribal preference will apply to qualified applicants in accordance with the Lac Courte Oreilles Policies & Procedures Manual, consistent with federal Indian preference requirements.
Five-year grant 9/30/2026 – 9/29/2031
The Lac Courte Oreilles Community Health Center is seeking a Youth Prevention Specialist to provide year-round, culturally based prevention programming for Tribal youth and young adults through age 24. The position focuses on substance use, suicide, and overdose prevention while supporting youth leadership, life skills, mentoring, outreach, and connections to Behaviorful Health services; Location will be at the Boys & Girls Club of LCO.
- Facilitate youth leadership, life skills, mentoring, and prevention activities
- Provide referrals to Behavioral Health services
- Coordinate prevention programming with LCO Ojibwe School, LCO Boys & Girls Club, and community partners
- Support community outreach, prevention planning, and program data collection
- Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate degree in Human Services, Social Work, Substance Abuse Counseling, or related firld required; bachelor’s degree preferred
- Two (2) years of recent, relevant experience in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
- Experience working with Native American families and communities
- Strong communication, organizational, computer, and time-management skills
- Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and vehicle insurance
- Must meet background check and drug-testing requirements
