Prevention Specialist (Bryce) - PT

Part-time Prevention Specialist will primarily work with youth and assist with other coalition related duties to promote positive lifestyles, reduce and eliminate drug use and other risk factors that lead to anti-social behaviors, and follow evidence-based practices to engage community leaders, organizations and agencies in uniting their prevention efforts. Prevention services are aimed to impact the general public as well as business, religious organizations, health agencies, public safety departments, school districts, and others, regarding such relevant issues as alcohol and other drugs, suicide prevention, parenting skills, and life skills. Looking for a flexible 19-hour a week commitment with most hours being worked between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday.

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SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Director of Prevention Services and the direct supervision of the Prevention Specialist – Staff Supervisor (Cedar City).

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

· Exemplify the organizational values of Performance, Innovation, and Excellence (PIE).

Prevention staff perform a variety of professional duties related to coordinating and implementing the Center's Prevention Services throughout the 5-County area, including:

• Follow evidence-based models and work with community leaders to build, coordinate and coach coalitions/task force groups that will address drug use and mental illness by following the Strategic Prevention Framework to create and implement a prevention action plan.
• Prepares, delivers, and evaluates evidence-based life-skills curriculum for use in public schools (as approved by State Department of Education); conducts and/or coordinates initial teacher training related to specialty curriculum; provides follow-up workshops as required. Coordinates the inventory and supplies found in the Overcoming Obstacles Curriculum.
• Serve on community boards and task force groups that target drug use and mental health problems.
• Conduct research at the local level on youth behavior issues, drug and mental health trends, and risk/protective factors;
• Provide education through conferences, presentations and town-hall events on prevention science, drug use, mental illness, and other behavioral health issues;
• Coordinates and cooperates with various community groups, agencies, task forces to create network(s) for prevention education and youth programs within the assigned County; coordinates specialty youth programs including peer education, Personal Empowerment Programs (PEP), life skills groups, leadership training, Project Teamwork, youth service organizations, etc.; provides assistance through direct support, consultation and implementation.
• Develops and coordinates public awareness programs, seeking cooperation and assistance from media, preparing and coordinating TV, radio, newspaper, social media, and other activities such as health fairs and related community-sponsored events in the assigned County.
• Works with local, state, and federal leaders to address policies that impact drug use and mental health;
• Completes all required training, including E-learning assignments and required certifications and licensures within assigned timeframes.
• Attends all required training/conferences (including out of state travel).
• Provides other direct services for the assigned County for a variety of groups, including schools, government agencies, community groups and others who may request services.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education and Experience:

· Graduated or actively enrolled in a bachelor degree in the social sciences or some other related field; AND

· Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience performing above or related duties preferred; OR

· An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Licenses and/or Certifications

· Valid Driver’s License (equivalent to Utah Class D)

· Ability to pass background check

3. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

· general computer programs and proficient in their use (ie: Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint] and Google Suite documents);

· facilitation and education processes related to group interaction and training;

· community and regional resources engaged in social problem solving;

· social media methods and techniques related to public awareness broadcasting.

Ability to:

· manage small groups in an educational setting and present in front of large groups;

· develop effective professional working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, clients, peer professional, and the public;

· communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;

· demonstrate creativity in problem solving.

Skilled in:

· use of computers, software programs, and keyboarding skills;

· establishing priorities, works independently, and proceeds with objectives without direct supervision when appropriate;

· creatively handling and resolving problems;

· time management principles as it applies to scheduled appointments, meeting obligations, and paperwork, encompassing all job duties.

4. Special Qualifications:

· Must obtain certification (SAPST) as a Prevention Specialist within six (6) months of hire, (paid for by agency);

· Must obtain licensure as a Prevention Specialist within three (3) years of hire, (paid for by agency);

· Must graduate the National Coalition Academy (NCA) and become CTC certificated, (paid for by agency).

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.50 - $18.75 per hour

Expected hours: 19 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19