Prevention Coordinator Jobs
Prevention Coordinator jobs are open across public health agencies, nonprofits, school districts, and behavioral health organizations, from entry-level to senior program roles, with specializations in substance abuse prevention, violence prevention, and community health education. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Summary:
The Youth Prevention Specialist – Care Coordinator (YPS-CC) is responsible for providing substance use prevention and youth development services for children and youth within schools and other youth serving settings while also coordinating behavioral health services based on program and client needs. The position provides prevention education, facilitates youth engagement activities, and supports youth led prevention and positive social norms initiatives designed to increase knowledge, strengthen protective factors, increase school attachment, and reduce substance use and anti-social attitudes and behaviors. Training on the Too Good for Drugs curriculum will be provided.
YPS – CC staff may be assigned to clients and teams across Behavioral Health programs based on program needs.
Essential Duties:
- Works with youth serving populations experiencing increased risk factors for substance use, including diversion programs and justice involved youth.
- Conducts thorough and ongoing child/family strengths and needs assessments, utilizing the program specific protocol.
- Provides substance use prevention education to youth in school and youth serving settings according to best practice and protocols.
- Implements prevention strategies that address misperceptions regarding substance use and peer approval and increase perceived risk of harm associated with substance use.
- Engages youth in developing and implementing prevention messaging and positive social norms campaigns.
- Facilitates individual, family, and group prevention services as appropriate.
- Provides prevention programming during school hours and after school activities to increase school attachment and reduce anti-social behavior.
- Provides education and support to educators, school staff, volunteers, and other youth serving professionals regarding substance use prevention, identification of risk, and available resources.
- Coordinates with schools and community partners.
- Links youth and families to community resources and appropriate services as needed.
- Maintains effective communication and collaboration with families, schools, community partners, and other service providers.
- Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential/sensitive information.
- Maintains accurate and timely program records, attendance records, progress notes, and required grant documentation.
- Collects and maintains data related to youth participation, engagement, prevention activities, and program outcomes.
- Maintains timely documentation that reflects progress toward program goals.
- Requires advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite computer applications, aptitude for learning computer software applications and the ability to learn various software applications.
- Available to work after hours and weekends as needed based on program and community needs.
- Meets or exceeds service hour expectations as set by Behavioral Health leadership.
Required Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities:
- Must be 21 years of age (licensing requirement).
- Must meet one of the educational and experience requirements as required by AHCCCS;
o Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in a field related to behavioral health
o Bachelor's degree in a non-related field with 1 year of full-time work in behavioral health
o Associate's degree and at least 2 years of full-time behavioral health work
o High School diploma or equivalency diploma and 4 years of full-time work behavioral health
- Must be able to provide own transportation to and from clients' homes and/or other relevant organizations or agencies.
- The position requires variable schedules including evening and weekend hours.
- CPR/ First Aid certification required.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
- Must possess or be able to qualify for a valid Arizona department of public safety level one fingerprint clearance card.
- Must possess a valid Arizona driver license and be insurable under the agency's automobile policy.
- Must be able to meet training and agency requirements for the position.
- Must foster an environment that is solution-focused, dedicated, and compassionate to support the organization's mission, values, and strategic direction.
- Must exhibit a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion; valuing a diversity of perspectives and encouraging contributions by all team members.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- Not applicable
Level of Supervision:
- Low
Work Environment:
- Varies due to the nature of providing in home therapy services. Time will be spent traveling to and working in client's homes.
- May be exposed to environmental or situational hazards that may occur in homes. The remainder of the time is spent working in the office.
Position Physical Demands:
- Occasional to moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.).
- Occasional to moderate reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling or crouching.
Driving Requirements:
- Must drive on behalf of the agency.
- 5 year MVR Report must be provided. 5 Year Motor Vehicle Report must be provided. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and maintain insurability under the organization's automobile policy.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Summary:
The Youth Prevention Specialist – Care Coordinator (YPS-CC) is responsible for providing substance use prevention and youth development services for children and youth within schools and other youth serving settings while also coordinating behavioral health services based on program and client needs. The position provides prevention education, facilitates youth engagement activities, and supports youth led prevention and positive social norms initiatives designed to increase knowledge, strengthen protective factors, increase school attachment, and reduce substance use and anti-social attitudes and behaviors. Training on the Too Good for Drugs curriculum will be provided.
YPS – CC staff may be assigned to clients and teams across Behavioral Health programs based on program needs.
Essential Duties:
- Works with youth serving populations experiencing increased risk factors for substance use, including diversion programs and justice involved youth.
- Conducts thorough and ongoing child/family strengths and needs assessments, utilizing the program specific protocol.
- Provides substance use prevention education to youth in school and youth serving settings according to best practice and protocols.
- Implements prevention strategies that address misperceptions regarding substance use and peer approval and increase perceived risk of harm associated with substance use.
- Engages youth in developing and implementing prevention messaging and positive social norms campaigns.
- Facilitates individual, family, and group prevention services as appropriate.
- Provides prevention programming during school hours and after school activities to increase school attachment and reduce anti-social behavior.
- Provides education and support to educators, school staff, volunteers, and other youth serving professionals regarding substance use prevention, identification of risk, and available resources.
- Coordinates with schools and community partners.
- Links youth and families to community resources and appropriate services as needed.
- Maintains effective communication and collaboration with families, schools, community partners, and other service providers.
- Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential/sensitive information.
- Maintains accurate and timely program records, attendance records, progress notes, and required grant documentation.
- Collects and maintains data related to youth participation, engagement, prevention activities, and program outcomes.
- Maintains timely documentation that reflects progress toward program goals.
- Requires advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite computer applications, aptitude for learning computer software applications and the ability to learn various software applications.
- Available to work after hours and weekends as needed based on program and community needs.
- Meets or exceeds service hour expectations as set by Behavioral Health leadership.
Required Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities:
- Must be 21 years of age (licensing requirement).
- Must meet one of the educational and experience requirements as required by AHCCCS;
o Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in a field related to behavioral health
o Bachelor's degree in a non-related field with 1 year of full-time work in behavioral health
o Associate's degree and at least 2 years of full-time behavioral health work
o High School diploma or equivalency diploma and 4 years of full-time work behavioral health
- Must be able to provide own transportation to and from clients' homes and/or other relevant organizations or agencies.
- The position requires variable schedules including evening and weekend hours.
- CPR/ First Aid certification required.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
- Must possess or be able to qualify for a valid Arizona department of public safety level one fingerprint clearance card.
- Must possess a valid Arizona driver license and be insurable under the agency's automobile policy.
- Must be able to meet training and agency requirements for the position.
- Must foster an environment that is solution-focused, dedicated, and compassionate to support the organization's mission, values, and strategic direction.
- Must exhibit a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion; valuing a diversity of perspectives and encouraging contributions by all team members.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- Not applicable
Level of Supervision:
- Low
Work Environment:
- Varies due to the nature of providing in home therapy services. Time will be spent traveling to and working in client's homes.
- May be exposed to environmental or situational hazards that may occur in homes. The remainder of the time is spent working in the office.
Position Physical Demands:
- Occasional to moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.).
- Occasional to moderate reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling or crouching.
Driving Requirements:
- Must drive on behalf of the agency.
- 5 year MVR Report must be provided. 5 Year Motor Vehicle Report must be provided. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and maintain insurability under the organization's automobile policy.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in prevention coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, psychology, or a related field
- Experience designing and delivering evidence-based prevention programs
- Certified Prevention Specialist credential or eligibility to obtain it
- Proficiency in data collection, reporting, and program evaluation methods
- Familiarity with SAMHSA, CDC, or other federal prevention frameworks and grant requirements
- Strong public speaking and community outreach skills for diverse populations
Tips for Your Prevention Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to program outcomes
Prevention coordinators are evaluated on measurable impact, so your resume should name specific programs you ran, populations you served, and outcomes you tracked. Vague descriptions of duties get passed over faster than results-focused bullet points.
Highlight your prevention-specific certifications
Certifications like Certified Prevention Specialist or CPS set your application apart from general health workers. List the certifying body and your credential status, whether current, in progress, or eligible, so hiring managers can verify it without guessing.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists prevention coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by funding source, not just title
Many prevention coordinator postings are tied to specific grant programs like SAMHSA, CDC, or Title IV. Knowing which grants fund the role tells you the deliverables expected, the compliance requirements you will face, and whether the position is likely to be renewed.
Prepare a scenario answer on coalition building
Interviewers for prevention roles almost always ask how you have worked across agencies, schools, or community partners. Prepare a concrete example that names the stakeholders involved, the barrier you navigated, and the outcome, rather than a general statement about collaboration.
Negotiate for professional development funding
Prevention coordinators in grant-funded roles often have access to conference travel and training budgets that are negotiable before you accept an offer. Ask specifically about funds for continuing education and certification renewal, not just base pay.
Prevention Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most prevention coordinators?
The most active employers for prevention coordinators right now are US Department of Veterans Affairs, Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center, and Share, and the most openings are in New York, California, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in organizations receiving federal behavioral health and substance abuse prevention grants.
How many prevention coordinator jobs are remote?
About 50% of prevention coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by specialization. Roles focused on curriculum development, data reporting, and grant writing are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while positions requiring in-person community outreach or school-based programming are typically on-site.
How do you become a prevention coordinator?
Start with a bachelor's degree in public health, social work, psychology, or a related field, then gain direct experience through internships or entry-level positions in community health or behavioral health settings. Pursuing a Certified Prevention Specialist credential through your state's prevention certification board strengthens your candidacy significantly. Many coordinators also build skills in grant writing and program evaluation before moving into a coordinator role.
Can you get a prevention coordinator job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level prevention coordinator roles do exist, particularly at community nonprofits and school districts that receive federal prevention funding. Internship experience, volunteer work with youth or substance abuse programs, and coursework in evidence-based prevention curricula can substitute for years of paid experience. Applying to AmeriCorps service positions focused on prevention is one common path into the field for candidates early in their careers.
What does the prevention coordinator interview process look like?
Most prevention coordinator interviews include a phone or video screen followed by a panel interview with program staff, supervisors, and sometimes community partners. Expect scenario-based questions about how you would design a prevention program, respond to a community crisis, or handle a situation where participation is low. Some employers also ask candidates to submit a writing sample or brief program plan as part of the process.
Where can I find and apply to prevention coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to prevention coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and goals.
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