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Manager of Youth Prevention

CompDrug -

Columbus, Ohio

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SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Budget Management, Business Strategy, Case Management, Child and Youth Services, Coaching, Community Health, Community Intervention, Computer Skills, Conferences, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Compliance, Data Collection, Documentation, Driver's License, Employee Relations, Event Management, Expense Tracking, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Finance, Financial Management, Insurance, Journalism, Leadership, Marketing, Medications, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Office Equipment, Onboarding, Outpatient Care, PHP Scripting Language (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor), People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional License, Program Planning, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Risk Management, Spreadsheets, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Columbus, Ohio
POSTED
12 days ago
Manager of Youth Prevention 

CompDrug has an immediate opportunity for a Manager of Youth Prevention to lead and support the growth of youth prevention programming.  The successful candidate will oversee program planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement while directly managing and developing youth prevention staff.   

The Manager of Youth Prevention will create and implement actionable work plans, ensuring fiscal responsibility, monitoring data and outcomes, and elevating the visibility and impact of youth prevention programs. Work schedule to include availability for evenings and weekends/overnights. 

Requirements 
  • Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist credential required; Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant credential or demonstrated progress towards OCPC preferred.
  • Two to three years' experience with youth-led prevention programs.
  • Associates degree required; bachelor's degree in strongly preferred.   
  • Proven organizational, leadership, problem solving, and public speaking skills necessary.  
  • Experience training or instructing groups, teams?  Experience delivering group training or group facilitation. 
  • Experience managing staff and programming is required.  
  • Must be proficient in using computers and other office equipment, experience with Microsoft Office Suite.   
  • Experience in event planning and coordination is preferred.   
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record plus proof of insurance, records checked and updated annually.   
  • Must have excellent human relations skills and the ability to handle different personalities and situations; must develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff and participants. 
 
Essential Functions 
  • Coordinates marketing materials to ensure that the marketing needs of youth prevention department are met and the content remains relevant.   
  • Develop staff capacity in program delivery, facilitation, data collection, and community engagement through mentorship, training opportunities, and leadership development. 
  • Mandated reporter – ensures that appropriate documentation is submitted.    
  • Maintains own and tracks for the staff required professional licensure/credentials and assists with the credentialing process, if requested.  This includes standards and requirements set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).  
  • Works with Director of Prevention to identify trends and make programming or staffing adjustments as needed. 
  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of youth prevention programs aligned with evidence-based frameworks. 
  • Translate organizational and funder priorities into clear, actionable annual and multi-year work plans with measurable goals, timelines, and deliverables. 
  • Identify emerging trends, gaps, and opportunities in youth prevention and adapt strategies accordingly. 
  • Directly supervise youth prevention staff, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance evaluation, and professional development. 
  • Develop, manage, and monitor work plans to ensure timely completion of deliverables. 
  • Manage program budgets and monitor expenditures in collaboration with the Director of Prevention and finance staff. 
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting to funders, partners, and internal leadership. 
  • Support the development of program narratives, success stories, and data-informed messaging. 
  • Represent the organization in meetings, coalitions, conferences, and public forums as appropriate. 
  • Lead the coordination of small- and large-scale events (such as conferences or youth-led activities), including assigning roles and responsibilities to support successful event delivery. 
  • Work closely with the Director of Prevention to align program activities with organizational strategy. 
  • Participates in company compliance and credentialing processes as required. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment 
Must be able to meet the following physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: 1) Sit, walk, stand, use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment; 2) Reach with hands and arms; 3) Talk and hear; 4) See and be able to read, write, and interpret text, spreadsheet, and graphical documents; 5) Occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.   

About CompDrug

For over 50 years, CompDrug has been a leader in addressing substance use and behavioral health disorders across Ohio. Our mission is to develop, promote, and provide research-based prevention, treatment, recovery, and wellness services that strengthen individuals, families, and communities.

As one of the largest opioid treatment providers in the state, CompDrug specializes in treating opioid use disorder through all FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), comprehensive counseling, and wrap-around supports. Our continuum of care includes outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient programming (IOP), partial hospitalization (PHP), psychiatric services, case management, and peer recovery support. 

CompDrug offers a wide range of prevention, intervention, and community-based services for both youth and adults. These include evidence-based prevention programs, harm reduction initiatives, overdose prevention, and targeted outreach through our Community Health team. Our Youth Prevention program focuses on building resilience, leadership, and life skills to reduce the risk of substance use.

CompDrug addresses critical social determinants of health by providing support with basic needs such as transportation, food access, and housing stability, as well as specialized programming for pregnant individuals and families. Our Linkage to Care initiatives connect individuals in high-need communities to treatment and recovery resources, helping reduce barriers and improve long-term outcomes.

Our services reach thousands of individuals each year and are instrumental in saving lives and supporting long-term recovery. CompDrug is committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement, maintaining the highest level of national accreditation through CARF across all programs.

We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace where employees are valued and supported in their professional growth. CompDrug offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement plans, student loan repayment options, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

CompDrug is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

We are a drug free workplace.

Qualified individuals may apply online at CompDrug.org.

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