Youth Prevention Project - Media and Marketing Counselor

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Department: Office of Drug Prevention and Recovery

Supervision Exercised: Supervision of program participants

Supervision Received: Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Drug Prevention.

Classification (FLSA): Non-Exempt, Part-Time, Seasonal

AGE REQUIREMENT: At least 18 years (preferred)

TESTING/SCREENING AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Drug and Alcohol Testing, Background Screening and Certification in CPR and First aid preferred.

Essential Employee: No

Work Hours: Up to five (5) hours/week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Pulaski County Office of Drug Prevention and Recovery will be hosting marketing and content creation classes and game-creation classes for 3rd – 8th graders. Students will create videos, social media campaigns, and video games focused on the risks of smoking, vaping, and substance use. The cohort will also host events to share their creations with the community. Classes will be held 1 – 2 days/week, usually after school. Summer hours may be daytime hours. The Counselor must be comfortable supervising a group of children as well as engaging and guiding them in video creation and editing, Canva creations, and basic coding curriculum. Work includes supervising children, ensuring participant safety, conducting activities, maintenance of the classroom, and handling general inquiries from parents. Physical presence on the job is required as essential functions and responsibilities are not suited to remote work.

Job Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enforce and adhere to all rules and regulations pertaining to program
• Ensure the safety of all participants at all times
• Create and maintain program schedule
• Administration of activities in an engaging and safe manner
• Periodic daily cleaning of all associated facilities and equipment
• Participate in training’s pertaining to CPR and First Aid skills as deemed necessary
• Interact appropriately with content-area partners
• Respond to emails pertaining to project in a timely fashion
• Additional duties as deemed appropriate by the supervisor

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Comfortability with basic videography and editing software
• Comfortability with Canva
• Experience and interest in marketing and social media campaign creation
• Experience with gaming and coding
• Ability to work cordially and professionally with staff members and the general public
• Ability to keep accurate head counts on all children under direct supervision at all times
• Ability to be professional, alert, courteous, and tactful with others
• Knowledge of all emergency procedures
• Ability to follow directions, arrive to work on time, and perform duties is specified time frame

ADA REQUIREMENTS: Position requires frequently lowering position of self to the floor using a variety of methods and maintaining that position to achieve work objectives; ability to frequently traverse surroundings; ability to extend position of self to gain access to objects, such as those on a shelf or small distance from self, ability to frequently remain stationary in an upright position; moving items weighing up to 50 pounds. This position also requires the continual use of one’s ability to observe details at close range or at a normal distance in their surroundings and the ability to perceive sounds and communicate information accurately and understandably with others in the work environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Current enrollment or college degree in related field preferred
• Previous related experience working with children is preferred

PROFESSIONALISM AND CONFIDENTIALITY:

• Understands and consistently implements all County policies and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality with all vendors and employee transactions and activities
• Shares knowledge and assists other staff with day-to-day activities to promote effective teamwork to accomplish the goals of the County

TRAINING AND JOB DEVELOPMENT:

• Participates in all required or suggested consultant trainings
• Works with staff and supervisor to discuss and resolve problems and provide ideas for improvement

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20