Prevention Specialist

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION Implement curriculum in classroom and/or group settings within schools, community venues and/or systems of care (i.e. detention centers, group homes, etc.). Assist in the coordination and delivery of community based grant activities with children/youth, parents/caregivers and other members of identified service areas. Attend meetings and trainings. Regular and reliable attendance is required. Ability to travel overnight will be required upon occasion (expenses paid).

Social Skills Enhancement (Project BASIC) serves elementary school children (grades K-3) by enhancing students’ interpersonal skills. Lessons taught through social/emotional curriculum help children learn to understand and acknowledge their feelings. The Program also aides in identifying emotionally disturbed children. This free program is provided through a grant from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

Adhere to policies and procedures of Centerstone and grant funding entity, as well as, the organizational polices of service delivery settings (i.e. schools, community centers, detention centers, group homes). Maintain required written documentation and submit required reports within the specified period of time. Utilize behavior-management techniques appropriately in classroom and/or group settings. Relate to the community, (i.e. school staff, professionals, parents/caregivers, and youth) positively while demonstrating professionalism at all times.

Attend meetings, conferences, and other training sessions, as required. Maintain a team approach with peers, coordinator and manager by working cooperatively on behalf of the prevention programs, and the children/youth served. Demonstrate competency in presenting curricula as evidenced by positive Site Reports and Evaluator/Supervisor Observations. Adhere to program standards regarding participant contacts as dictated by Centerstone and funding organization.

Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods. Able to work independently with an “off-site” supervisor. Ability to speak publicly in front of a diverse group of children/youth, parents, and professionals in multiple settings (i.e. classrooms, systems of care, community meetings, school boards, etc.) in rural/suburban/urban communities. Ability to present prevention information on challenging topics such as substance use, bullying/violence, emotional development, and/or teen pregnancy/STIs using a trauma informed approach.

Education Level Bachelor's degree in related field required. Years of Experience Certification/Licensure Reliable, insured transportation and a valid driver’s license are mandatory as travel (mileage paid) to setting sites/meetings/trainings is required.

Standing - 20% Sitting - 80% Squatting
- Occasional Kneeling
- Occasional Bending
- Occasional Driving
- Occasional Lifting
- Occasional

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business…