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 Coconino County Juvenile Court Services

¬ Title of AmeriCorps service assignment: Prevention Specialist

¬ Location of organization: Based in Williams

¬ Website of organization: www.coconino.az.gov

¬ Brief description of organization: Wide range of services available to Juvenile Court-referred youth and their families to increase ability of youth to achieve success, reduce juvenile delinquency, and promote citizen safety; community-based prevention efforts based on Developmental Assets 

AmeriCorps Service Assignment Description:

1. Engage in planning and implementation of a variety of Asset-building projects in Williams, under supervision of Juvenile Court’s Williams Prevention Specialist/Skills Developer;
2. With supervisor and mentor, identify community sector(s) and groups to target in order to educate them about the Assets framework and strengths-based concepts related to young people.
3. Provide interactive training on Assets to targeted groups and individuals, in conjunction with mentor as needed and eventually independently.
4. Track contacts, presentations, progress, and Asset-building success stories, updating supervisor weekly.
5. Participate in community events to provide information to the public about Assets.
6. May assist with Juvenile Court mentoring and other skill-building programs in Coconino County;
7. Perform other related duties as assigned, including working with other Juvenile Court staff, such as assisting with Step Up programming activities.

AmeriCorps Member Qualifications:

1. Interest in being part of a positive community change effort to create opportunities for all young people to grow up caring, healthy, and responsible in Coconino County.
2. Must have strong communication skills—especially in the areas of listening well, explaining information clearly, business writing, and nurturing positive relationships with many different types of people.
3. Must have high ethical standards and model Asset-building behaviors and attitudes.
4. Must be self-motivated and enjoy working independently while maintaining regular communication with mentor.
5. Skills in planning, organizing, and actively participating in meetings helpful.
6. Interest in practicing and performing public speaking.
7. Skills and/or interest in social marketing useful.
8. Computer skills, especially PowerPoint, e-mail, and word processing.
9.  Will need to travel within Williams and Flagstaff to accomplish duties and possibly to outlying areas, such as Grand Canyon areas or Page (mileage reimbursement available for travel outside of Williams).
10.  Will share office space with supervisor at Williams High School. 

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