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For over 46 years KYCC has been committed to meeting the needs of the multicultural Koreatown community. The
Prevention Education Service unit was established to engage and empower our diverse immigrant community members
towards a healthier and more equitable community. We educate, build capacity, and work alongside the community to
address emerging issues. Out staff are visible, trusted, and most of all place cultural relevancy at the forefront of our work.
Lead Prevention Specialist (PEP Coordinator) (Full-time, Non-Exempt)

Unit: Prevention Education Reports to: Prevention Education Coordinator Position Available: 1
Updated: 8/04/2022 Salary: $52,000 - $56,000 annually DOE, plus eligibility for BENEFITS

Summary: Under the direction of the Prevention Education Coordinator, the Lead Prevention Specialist is a management-
level position that oversees the day-to-day operations of Prevention Education Program (PEP), a substance abuse
prevention contract. The primary goal of this project is to engage youth, adults as well as community stakeholders to help
reduce/prevent alcohol, cannabis, methamphetamine, and prescription drug use, misuse and abuse by using multifaceted
evidence-based and innovative educational public health strategies. Performance is reviewed on a continuous basis with
specific goals and objectives identified throughout the year. Typical schedule is 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM and can vary based on
program and community needs. Some weekend and evening shifts may be required for this position. This position is in-
person and based on program needs, may be remote. Full COVID-19 vaccination is required.
Duties / Responsibilities:

• Provide direct oversight of the implementation of substance use education activities;
• Assist in planning, program evaluation and continuous quality improvement of contractual activities;
• Provide direct supervision, train, and conduct annual evaluations for Prevention Specialists;
• Establish and maintain an ongoing working relationship with representatives of the 12 community sectors, such as

community-based organizations, schools, churches, parents, and youth for the SPA 4 Coalition to strategize and
activate AOD prevention efforts in SPA 4.

• Collaborate with external AOD prevention providers and staff as well as internally in support of contract goals;
• Participate in the recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff;
• Ensure qualitative and quantitative data entries are submitted into PPSDS and Google Sheets on a monthly basis;
• Assist with and prepare draft reports of required contractual report(s) and provide progress updates to PE

Coordinator for submission to SAPC liaison;

• Assist in budget modifications;
• Approve, make, and process purchases for PEP activities with approval from Prevention Education (PE)

Coordinator using Papersave or other platforms, as directed;

• Assist in updating the budget discretionary tracking sheet;
• Ensure that strategies to meet contract deliverables are culturally appropriate;
• Participate in direct service activities, as needed;
• Attend relevant meetings, trainings and community events including SPA-4 Coalition;
• Assist in researching policies and emerging trends regarding impact of alcohol, cannabis, opioids,

methamphetamine, and other drugs

• Other related duties as assigned by the Prevention Education Coordinator

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Minimum Requirements / Qualifications (All applicants MUST meet the minimum qualifications):
• A Master degree from an accredited college or university in public health, public policy, and/or social sciences

with at least 1 year experience in a related field or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
in public health, public policy, and/or social sciences with a minimum of 2 years paid experience in related field.

• Experience in developing, providing, and/or evaluating community-based educational prevention

programs/services.

• Experience engaging and/or organizing community members, businesses, and community leaders in the

implementation/adoption of a community and/or population-based effort.

• Ability to implement evidence-based strategies and prevention concepts for addressing substance-related

community problems and contributing factors.

• Ability to organize and prepare documentation in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and a willingness to participate fully in the team process.
• Ability to interact with the public or other employees in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner,

practice good public relations and display sound judgment and decision-making skills in stressful situations,
communicate in a professional and effective manner with others, both orally and in writing information, clearly
and concisely, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.

• Knowledge and/or experience working with children, youth, and families from various socio-economic and

cultural backgrounds.

• Possess initiative, flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure and exercise independent judgement.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of the use and operation of personal computers.
• Proof of passing a TB test and fingerprinting clearance (Live Scan).
• A valid Class C California Driver License, access to a personal automobile and proof of auto insurance.
• Physical requirements: seeing to observe and supervise children and to inspect documents; hearing to hear a

child calling for help; ability to communicate with KYCC staff, clients and public; sitting, standing and walking for
extended periods of time; bending, kneeling and reaching to retrieve and replace files; and dexterity of hands
and fingers to operate office equipment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of alcohol and other drugs prevention and control strategies including

community-based and environmental strategies for addressing substance abuse related community problems
and contributing factors.

• Experience in personnel management.
• Bilingual capacity (Spanish/English and/or Korean/English).
• Certification in CPR (Child and Adult) and First Aid training.
  

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KYCC is committed to meeting the needs of the multicultural Koreatown community. The Prevention Education Unit was
established to engage and empower our diverse immigrant community members to become the movement towards a healthier
and more equitable community. We educate, build capacity, and work alongside each individual to address emerging issues.
Our staff are visible, trusted and most of all, place cultural relevancy at the forefront of our work.
We have been serving our diverse community for over 40 years, and if you're passionate about creating change within our
community, one family at a time, we'd like to meet you.
Prevention Specialist (MacArthur Park Community Initiative) (Temporary, Full-time, Non-exempt)
Unit: Prevention Education Reports To: Prevention Coordinator Positions Available: 1
Updated: 3/23/2022 Salary: $22.00-23.50 hourly DOE
Summary: Under the direction of the Prevention Education Coordinator, the Prevention Specialist is responsible for cannabis
and tobacco preventions services on a day-to-day basis. Performance is reviewed on a continuous basis with specific goals
and objectives identified throughout the year. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, working 40 hours a week. Typical
schedule is 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM with a one hour lunch, but can vary based on program and community needs; some weekend
shifts are required. This position is expected to be in-person, but can be remote depending on program needs. This position
is expected to end November 30, 2022. *Full COVID-19 Vaccination is required per contract requirements.

Duties / Responsibilities:
• Provide program facilitation and implementation by:

o Facilitating and implementing campaign activities that encompass all stages of organizing including, but not limited to:
asset mapping, action plan development and implementation, and on-going evaluation for the Westlake/MacArthur
Park community. 

Activities will also include community education and enrichment activities, presentations, community events,
and mobilizing community support towards a smoke-free policy campaign.

o Assisting in research and policy analysis on the current impact of secondhand smoke and tobacco and cannabis use
among residents in public places such as parks.

o Assisting in the recruitment, implementation, and facilitation of a youth coalition and a community advisory group.
o Establishing an ongoing working relationship with community-based organizations, schools, parents, young adults,

and youth.
o Communicating and engaging with stakeholders, media and local elected officials for the policy campaign.
o Disseminating campaign, agency, and tobacco and cannabis cessation resources and information to community

organizations, partners, and the public.
o Ensuring that strategies are culturally appropriate and ethical.
o Supporting the collection and coordination of evaluation activities with the Prevention Coordinator and Project

Evaluator.
o Developing print and media educational and promotional materials.
o Supporting and preparing documentation including quarterly progress reports.
o Assisting with the development, negotiation, and management of contracts and grants.
o Assisting with grant writing to develop new programs and to enhance existing programs.

• Attend relevant meetings and trainings.

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Other related duties as assigned by the Prevention Education Coordinator AND/OR Prevention Education

Manager.

Prevention Specialist (MPCI)

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications (All applicants MUST meet the minimum qualifications):

• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Public Policy, and/or social sciences from an accredited college or university–OR-

two(2) years full-time experience working in the fields of public health, public policy and/or community
organizing/advocacy.

• Bilingual capacity (English/Spanish).

• Experience in community engagement.

• Possess flexibility, initiative and ability to work under pressure.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and communication skills with colleagues, clients and representatives from

other community organizations.

• Strong commitment and competency to work with a multi-cultural community.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and a willingness to participate fully in a team process.
• Self-directing and ability to work independently as required.
• Ability to organize and prepare documentation in a timely manner.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of the use and operation of personal computers.
• Proof of passing a TB test and fingerprinting clearance (Live Scan).
• Proof of full COVID-19 Vaccination.
• Additional fingerprinting clearance through the Department of Parks and Recreation is required.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Physical requirements: able to hear a child calling for help, able to see a child on the playground, able to sit for long

periods of time, seeing to inspect the field and written documents; ability to communicate with KYCC staff, affiliates,
clients and public; sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time; bending, kneeling and reaching to retrieve
and replace files; and dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment.

Desired Qualifications:
• Knowledge and understanding of tobacco and cannabis use prevention planning including community-based and

environmental prevention efforts.

• Knowledge of evidence-based strategies and prevention concepts for addressing cannabis tobacco-related community

problems and contributing factors.

• Experience with facilitating coalitions.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) or Policy Adoption Model.
• Certification in CPR (Youth and Adult) and First Aid training.
• A valid Class C California Driver License, access to personal automobile, and proof of auto insurance.
  

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Prevention Specialist (MPCI)

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