What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Prevention Specialist position at McDermott Center?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
WORK DESCRIPTION :
To provide prevention education and training for designated communities and schools.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Establish relationships with schools, parents, youth and other community stakeholders in program service area.
- Recruit schools to participate in Illinois Youth Survey.
- Execute Communication Campaigns.
- Facilitate Youth Prevention Education in school and community settings.
- Ensure fidelity to evidence-based curricula.
- Provide services and knowledge around substance use / abuse and prevention.
- Participate in ongoing staff development and training.
- Keep current on substance abuse prevention strategies and information.
- Identify resources and establish a referral system within and among community agencies designed to support youth and families.
- Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly statistics, narrative and activity reports.
- Attend all staff meetings and scheduled supervisions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED :
Salary Description
17.00-1900