Prevention Assistant - Summer Support Staff

CompDrug•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Prevention Assistant - Summer Support Staff Youth to Youth , a program of CompDrug, is seeking a highly motivated and responsible individual to fill the role of Prevention Assistant/Support Staff on a temporary basis, through August 2026 . The successful candidate will assist with a wide variety of responsibilities both in and out of the office. Responsibilities will include data entry, support and participation in youth activities, shopping, cleaning, organizing, preparing mailings and event support. This position requires experience working directly with youth, preferably the high school age group; general office support; excellent organizational and communication skills. Previous experience with Youth to Youth strongly desired. Valid driver's license required. Flexibility, the ability to work variable hours, including weekends, the willingness to travel if requested and attend a conference at Ohio Wesleyan University from July 6 -11, 2026, are required. This position will be staffed through August 2026. 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. Work is performed in a variety of settings, including exposure to outdoor weather. For more than 40 years, CompDrug has offered comprehensive services in prevention, intervention and treatment to those seeking help for their addictions and mental health issues. It is now the largest opioid treatment program in Ohio, offering medication-assisted treatment using FDA-approved medications. CompDrug’s employees provide drug testing, outpatient counseling for men and women and numerous prevention programs for youths and adults. Programs include: Anger Management services, and others. Prevention Services include: Youth to Youth International, Pregnant Moms, Senior Sense, and HIV Early Intervention. Those services combined reach thousands of people every day and are instrumental in saving lives, preventing problems, and proving that treatment works. CompDrug has met the standard for high quality treatment and prevention services, winning several awards and gaining National Accreditation for its Opioid Treatment Program through CARF (Commission for Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities), beginning in 2002. Today, all of CompDrug's programs have achieved the highest level of accreditation awarded by CARF. CompDrug provides its employees with a collaborative, flexible and supportive environment where ideas and contributions are recognized and valued. Employees are encouraged to develop and grow their skills through training, on the job learning experiences and problem solving. CompDrug provides a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, student loan repayment, life insurance, maternity & paternity leave, disability, 403b and paid time off. Interested individuals may apply online by visiting http://www.compdrug.com/about-us/ and clicking on careers. Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a drug free workplace.

Requirements

experience working directly with youth, preferably the high school age group
general office support
excellent organizational and communication skills
Valid driver's license required.
Flexibility
the ability to work variable hours, including weekends
the willingness to travel if requested and attend a conference at Ohio Wesleyan University from July 6 -11, 2026