Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, a leader in offering treatment programs to those battling addiction, is seeking a dynamic individual to fill our opening for a Youth Prevention Advocate.

If you want to be a part of a Top Workplace that is rated as having the “Most Meaningful Work” amongst Minnesota large employers, we would welcome the opportunity to meet you!

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge is seeking a Youth Prevention Advocate to join our team in helping transform lives. When you work for MnTC, you're a part of culture recognized for work life balance, supportive managers and employee appreciation!

"At MnTC, I'm a part of a family team; I get to make a difference in the lives of others, and I feel valued & appreciated." - current employee who's been with the organization for 23 years

Purpose: Temporary school calendar year position. Articulate individuals with excellent presentation skills & ability to relate to high school & middle school students needed to assist the drug and alcohol prevention program by presenting their own story of past addiction to groups throughout the twin cities metro area schools.

Classification: Regular, Full-time, Hourly, Non-exempt. Position is approximately 5 months in length.

Reports to: Youth Prevention Specialist

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Development of personal story to be communicated in presentation format.
• Presenting and sharing personal story of addiction in and not limited to, classroom presentations, fundraising meetings, college presentations, church youth group presentations, parent presentations and business presentations
• Facilitation of small group sessions, including teaching of developed curriculum.
• Assist program coordinator with daily tasks as needed
• Assist with program development and continued curriculum updates
• Assist with Social Media outreach
• Professionally representing KTT at networking events
• Data entry and office tasks

Qualifications:

• Must have a Relapse Prevention Plan Developed (with a personal story of overcoming addiction)
• Personal desire to steer teenagers from drug and alcohol use.
• Strong interest in developing public presentation skills and a desire for growth in that area
• Past experience in identifying and providing leadership for collaborative groups.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Assertive individual with pleasant, cordial attitude when working with people.
• Ability to remain on task and follow projects through to completion, a self-starter.
• Maintain professional standards of conduct and appearance with co-workers and the public (while working and not working, as we are a public example.)
• Must be sober at least 1 year and living in a moral lifestyle worthy of example.
• Must comply with MNTC Internship housing guidelines and aftercare requirements
• Trustworthy with the integrity of job responsibilities.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record that will be accepted by this organization’s vehicle insurance carrier.
• Approved by Department of Health and Human Services

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization