What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Prevention Specialist position at Santa Fe County?
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Plans, develops and implements school-based and community-based prevention education and program activities designed to prevent or reduce death and injury due to DWI and underage drinking in New Mexico.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Develops and implements alcohol and substance abuse prevention programs for the Santa Fe County DWI Program. Provides oversight to the alcohol and substance abuse prevention efforts of the Santa Fe County DWI Program including prevention programs including employees and contractors.Conducts evaluation of alcohol and substance abuse prevention efforts to determine the effectiveness of each component. Provides technical assistance regarding alcohol and substance abuse to school and community programs (e.g., health classes, assemblies, educational classes).Reviews literature and research on DWI and other drugs prevention and makes recommendations to a wide range of community leaders and organizations and the DWI Program Manager for program development and implementation.Facilitates and oversees public information, media campaigns and education curriculum/classes (e.g., media outlets, information booths, rallies, marketing and advertising).Recruits, trains and manages prevention contractors and/or volunteers.Provides technical assistance and oversight to other DWI Program components as requested by the DWI Program Manager.Works closely with Santa Fe, Pojoaque, Edgewood and other school districts to assess prevention needs and facilitate activities.Completes weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as requested by DWI Program Manager. (Any one position may not perform all duties listed, nor is this inclusive of all duties performed).Special Assignment Public Awareness: Work with the staff and DWI Planning Council to develop and implement a multimedia plan to increase public awareness regarding DWI and underage drinking in Santa Fe County. Messages must be prevention oriented, ranging from those focused on increasing perceived risk of law enforcement activities and legal, social and health consequences.Develop and implement an incentive/reward program for City, County and State law enforcement and the judiciary systems.Compile and publicize relevant DWI statistics related to arrest, DWI crashes, injury crashes and fatalities in Santa Fe County and related consequences such as vehicle forfeiture.Work with all law enforcement agencies to coordinate Santa Fe County DWI efforts. Develop, maintain and publicize a calendar of DWI enforcement events and activities, including checkpoints, saturation patrols and warrant roundups.Insure that press releases related to DWI and other alcohol-related law enforcement activities are prepared and sent at in a timely manner.Support operations to address outstanding DWI warrants in Santa Fe County.Calendar, support and publicize underage drinking operations with the law enforcement.Work cooperatively with state, county, tribal and local agencies to promote Super blitz, 100 Days of Summer and other law enforcement activities.Oversee the development and distribution of marketing materials.Manage Public Awareness contracts and reporting.Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of: a) substance abuse prevention, b) curriculum development, c) budget process, d) office procedures, e) teaching/training techniques/models, and f) community assessment and strategic planning.Skill in: a) forming working relationships with a wide variety of community members, organizations, and agencies, b) communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, c) using word processing software, d) working with a broad range of ages, and e) developing, organizing and implementing programs and policies.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Conditions: Work is in an office setting and in various community settings. Work schedule may include evening, weekend, and holiday hours. May be required to travel. May be subject to exposure to CRT’s and VDT’s.Conditions of Employment: Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties.
Plans, develops and implements school-based and community-based prevention education and program activities designed to prevent or reduce death and injury due to DWI and underage drinking in New Mexico.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Develops and implements alcohol and substance abuse prevention programs for the Santa Fe County DWI Program. Provides oversight to the alcohol and substance abuse prevention efforts of the Santa Fe County DWI Program including prevention programs including employees and contractors.Conducts evaluation of alcohol and substance abuse prevention efforts to determine the effectiveness of each component. Provides technical assistance regarding alcohol and substance abuse to school and community programs (e.g., health classes, assemblies, educational classes).Reviews literature and research on DWI and other drugs prevention and makes recommendations to a wide range of community leaders and organizations and the DWI Program Manager for program development and implementation.Facilitates and oversees public information, media campaigns and education curriculum/classes (e.g., media outlets, information booths, rallies, marketing and advertising).Recruits, trains and manages prevention contractors and/or volunteers.Provides technical assistance and oversight to other DWI Program components as requested by the DWI Program Manager.Works closely with Santa Fe, Pojoaque, Edgewood and other school districts to assess prevention needs and facilitate activities.Completes weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as requested by DWI Program Manager. (Any one position may not perform all duties listed, nor is this inclusive of all duties performed).Special Assignment Public Awareness: Work with the staff and DWI Planning Council to develop and implement a multimedia plan to increase public awareness regarding DWI and underage drinking in Santa Fe County. Messages must be prevention oriented, ranging from those focused on increasing perceived risk of law enforcement activities and legal, social and health consequences.Develop and implement an incentive/reward program for City, County and State law enforcement and the judiciary systems.Compile and publicize relevant DWI statistics related to arrest, DWI crashes, injury crashes and fatalities in Santa Fe County and related consequences such as vehicle forfeiture.Work with all law enforcement agencies to coordinate Santa Fe County DWI efforts. Develop, maintain and publicize a calendar of DWI enforcement events and activities, including checkpoints, saturation patrols and warrant roundups.Insure that press releases related to DWI and other alcohol-related law enforcement activities are prepared and sent at in a timely manner.Support operations to address outstanding DWI warrants in Santa Fe County.Calendar, support and publicize underage drinking operations with the law enforcement.Work cooperatively with state, county, tribal and local agencies to promote Super blitz, 100 Days of Summer and other law enforcement activities.Oversee the development and distribution of marketing materials.Manage Public Awareness contracts and reporting.Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of: a) substance abuse prevention, b) curriculum development, c) budget process, d) office procedures, e) teaching/training techniques/models, and f) community assessment and strategic planning.Skill in: a) forming working relationships with a wide variety of community members, organizations, and agencies, b) communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, c) using word processing software, d) working with a broad range of ages, and e) developing, organizing and implementing programs and policies.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Conditions: Work is in an office setting and in various community settings. Work schedule may include evening, weekend, and holiday hours. May be required to travel. May be subject to exposure to CRT’s and VDT’s.Conditions of Employment: Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties.
