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

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