What are the responsibilities and job description for the PREVENTION SPECIALIST position at TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY?
Job Details
Job Location: Bridgeton Wellness S78 - Bridgeton, NJ
Position Type: Part Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION: Prevention Specialists assesses the needs and wants of youth and families and provides linkages and referrals for resources and supportive services.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:
- Collaborate with consultants, school districts, and community service providers to facilitate training, workshops, webinars, assemblies
- Collaborate closely with school administrators, counselors, and support personnel as required in order to effectively deliver required supports to students and their families
- Attentive and responsive to participants needs and wants in a helpful, supportive, timely manner
- Works collaboratively with program staff and community resources to provide viable services
- Assist with the planning and implementation of program activities
- Attend program meetings and trainings
- Play an active role in meetings and trainings designed to enhance program operations
- Provides culturally competent service delivery
- Effectively engages participants to continually access needs
- Provides appropriate intervention strategies, as needed, and adjusts services accordingly
- Assist in programmatic data collection, reporting, continuous quality improvement processes and evaluation of services
- Attend community meeting
- Assist with outreach efforts
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree preferred in human services or other related field
- Minimum of one-year experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Computer literate and proficient in using applicable software
- Experience implementing evidence-based treatment and prevention programs is strongly preferred
- Experience working with and empowering youth and marginalized communities by conducting prevention education
OTHER SKILLS
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to actively listen
- Solid relationship-building capabilities
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- A positive and compassionate attitude
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize needs
- Willingness to stay updated on new certifications and regulations within the field
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Able to maintain a flexible schedule
- Professionalism and commitment to excellence in care
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