Prevention Specialist - Social Service Worker
Company: ANOTHER KNOCK AT MIDNIGHT INC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Summary We are looking for a
qualified Prevention Specialist to join our team! You will play a
crucial role in evaluating DCFS-referred, court-referred, and
self-referred clients and developing individualized service plans
through initial intake appointments. The Prevention Specialist is
responsible for implementing programming goals and objectives.
Reporting to the Program Director, the Prevention Specialist plays
a critical role in implementing school and community-based
services. Operating with professional expertise and deep care for
participants, you are a natural problem solver and self-starter.
You enjoy working in fast-paced environments that afford you the
autonomy to bring your best. Characteristics, Duties, and
Responsibilities Work to implement the agency's overall goals and
objectives Participate with participants to create an
individualized service plan Facilitation of Effective Parenting and
Anger Management curriculum Ability to effectively communicate with
DCFS and Circuit Court of Cook County case managers and probation
officers Make follow-up phone calls to assess and continue the
plans of care Plan interventions and make referrals based on
participants' needs and findings Maintain accurate, organized, and
up-to-date records Communicate and implement the agency's service
strategy in the field so that desired outcomes are attained Plan,
coordinate, and implement schools and community-based workshops and
trainings with service partners and represent AKAM at meetings and
events across the City as assigned Participate in staff development
trainings and/or mandated trainings/conferences as designated by
funding sources Adhere to all standards for service, conduct, and
overall performance, and ensure that all performance-related issues
are proactively and consistently addressed Qualifications Minimum
of two years of experience. College degree preferred or equivalent
years of experience in a related field. Ability to reach and
facilitate workshops/trainings related to prevention education, and
knowledge of prevention strategies. Knowledge of IDHS reporting
systems or equivalent, or possess the ability to be trained in
such. Knowledge of coalitions and/or coalition building or possess
the ability to be trained in such. Some familiarity with the
neighborhoods, the leaders, and priorities of the target service
areas and service population. Strong commitment to and working
diverse and inclusive workforce, and working effectively with
people from various backgrounds. Software application competency to
handle basic administration and record-keeping. Microsoft Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint at a minimum. Strong ability to effectively
listen, interpret and communicate. Experience with families in a
school or social service setting and understanding principles of
child development, education, and crisis intervention. Ability to
identify and assess the needs of high-risk families; and navigate
the family toward services required for assistance.
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