What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention Specialist position at Northwest Family Services?
This position helps reduce alcohol and drug risk factors for students in Clackamas county middle schools by providing evidence-based prevention and early intervention services.
What you’ll do:
Primary Responsibilities
· Work with students at various Clackamas County middle schools in order to reduce community, school, peer, and individual risk factors such as truancy, poor school performance, alcohol and drug use, negative student behavior, negative peer association, etc.
- Work with a caseload of at least 10 students at each of the assigned schools in order to provide case coordination and screenings.
- Meet with each of the assigned students at least once every two weeks in order to provide case coordination and resource referrals.
- Develop goals and an individualized support plan for each of the assigned students and their families.
- Participate in meetings where at-risk youth issues are discussed with school staff.
- Provide (or assist) evidence-based prevention classes at each of the assigned schools on a quarterly basis.
- On a weekly basis provide prevention training to small groups at each of the assigned schools.
- Regular attendance is required.
· Other duties as required.
Who you are:
Education / Experience
· High school diploma or equivalent is required.
· Experience working with youth in school settings is preferred.
· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
Requisition # R-2344
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
Northwest Family Services, through our mission, practices and the services we offer, are committed to the belief that all people deserve dignity and respect. As we serve our communities, we will continue to work together to listen, to learn, and to act to overcome historic values and structures that have led to discrimination and inequities.
We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where all staff are valued and given opportunity to grow and succeed equitably. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, primary language, ethnic background or socioeconomic status. NWFS pursues policies, strategies, and programs which promote diversity, inclusion, and equity in our daily work. We seek staff who share our vision and commitment to our communities.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23
