Prevention Specialist
- Full Time, onsite
- Substance Awareness Center of Indian River County
- Vero Beach, United States of America
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Prevention Specialists will provide quality evidence-based prevention services and support services to Substance Awareness Center referrals, schools, community partners, and the community at large.
Responsibilities of Prevention Specialist:
- Deliver evidenced based prevention curriculum with fidelity in the classroom, small groups, and through individual sessions
- Collect pre and post-test surveys
- Conduct intake and orientation for indicated prevention youth.
- Complete all programmatic documentation including log entries, PBPS/CPG data entries, and client record entries in accordance with SAC policy
- Provide technical assistance (i.e., providing substance abuse information, etc.) to all school partners requesting such.
- Participate in scheduled staff meetings and report progress as well as areas of concern.
- Participate in Community Coalition (SAFIR) meetings and implementation of coalition activities.
- Deliver prevention services in compliance with licensing standards and SAC policy
- Maintain accurate records of service delivery
- Provide information for grant reports as requested by the CEO.
- Other special projects as assigned
Required Competencies of Prevention Specialist:
- Monthly / programmatic benchmarks will be met documented and reviewed.
- Effective group facilitation – observation.
- Program/curricula presentation – direct observations, satisfaction surveys and year-end reports.
- Ability to provide quality services to schools, agencies, and community coalition– satisfaction surveys, customer feedback, observation.
- Accurate weekly PBPS/CPG data entry/log sheets, billing and documentation – monthly reviews.
- Yearly grants goals are met or exceeded – yearly review.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Effective communication skills including interactive public speaking and active listening skills to effectively advocate for the Substance Awareness Center, their mission statement and their programs.
- Computer literate and able to work with Microsoft Office and its network components.
- Fluid communication skills that foster teamwork and high morale. Further, must be able to promote services to schools, families and communities.
- Strong presentation and group facilitation skills.
- Knowledge of adolescent development.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in human service, and/or education or related field -or- related experience required.
- Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) or Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) is preferred; must be willing to work towards certification within specified timeframes
- Must be able to pass a drug screen and DCF background screening.
- If in recovery, two years of uninterrupted sobriety required.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work extended hours which may include some evenings and weekend programs/events.
- Must be able to travel and deliver public presentations that can be both lengthy and include multiple sessions.
- Able to lift 25 pounds.
* This job description reflects the management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe nor restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Vero Beach, FL 32960 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Vero Beach, FL 32960: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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