Youth Prevention Specialist

Gang Alternative is hiring a Youth Prevention Specialist at our Uleta, Miami-Dade County location to work directly with at-risk young people and their families in South Florida. This is a full-time, in-person position where you'll build relationships with teens, provide mentoring and counseling, and connect them to alternatives that keep them away from gang involvement and crime.

About the Role

You'll work on the frontlines of community safety, building trust-based relationships with young people and creating pathways to opportunity. Your schedule runs 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., allowing you to reach teens during the after-school and evening hours when prevention efforts have the greatest impact. You'll report to the Program Manager and be part of a team committed to breaking cycles of violence in Miami-Dade County.

What You'll Do

• Identify and engage at-risk youth in the community, earning their trust through authentic, consistent presence
• Provide one-on-one mentoring, counseling, and life coaching to young people vulnerable to gang recruitment or involvement
• Facilitate workshops, group activities, and skill-building sessions focused on resilience, decision-making, and life alternatives
• Work with families to strengthen home support systems and remove barriers to youth success
• Collaborate with schools, law enforcement, social services, and community partners to coordinate prevention strategies
• Document progress, track outcomes, and contribute to program evaluation and reporting

What We're Looking For

• Professional or lived experience working with at-risk or justice-involved youth
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to connect authentically across difference
• Crisis de-escalation and conflict resolution abilities
• Commitment to asset-based, harm-reduction approaches to youth development
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (may be needed for outreach)

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of $40,000 to $45,000 annually, plus benefits including 100% employer-paid health insurance and medical gap insurance for employees.

About Gang Alternative

Gang Alternative works in South Florida communities to reduce youth gang involvement, violence, and crime. We combine direct youth mentoring, family support, community partnerships, and advocacy to create real alternatives and lasting change in Miami-Dade County.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief note about your interest in this role through the application portal.