What are the responsibilities and job description for the PREVENTION SPECIALIST position at The LJD Jewish Family And Community Services?
Job Description
Job Description
PREVENTION SPECIALIST
JOB SUMMARY :
Provide preventative education and counsel to at-risk populations to protect their health, safety, and welfare. Maintain a caseload of 25 children assessing them for risk of abuse and neglect and linking them with needed services. Perform home visits.
EDUCATION :
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in human services or a related field
EXPERIENCE :
Six months experience in counseling / case management preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS :
- Clear a Level II background screening.
- Clear a reference check (professional and personal).
- Clear a local background check from Duval County and the County in which you reside.
- Clear a substance abuse screen.
- Provide a copy of all degrees prior to your first day of employment.
- Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check.
- Provide proof of, and maintain auto insurance
- Clear an E-Verify check to substantiate that the successful candidate meets the Department of Homeland Security authorization requirements to work in the United States (for more information visit www.dhs.gov / e-verify ).
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS :
