Prevention Specialist (52539

Prevention Specialist

Salary Range $21.63 - $21.63 Hourly Position Type Part Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Position Summary:

Provides prevention services to individuals in the area assigned through the public school system, universities, trade schools, as well as youth involved in juvenile justice, foster care and community organizations. Offers prevention education in group setting, peer counseling on individual level, and referrals as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Identify target populations and locations where service gaps exist.
• Provide community education to increase awareness about substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and other STDs.
• Identify and recruit consumers for Alcohol Literacy Challenge, PRIME for Life, and Teen Intervene.
• Conduct Universal, Selective and Indicated substance prevention services using Alcohol Literacy Challenge, PRIME for Life, and Teen Intervene
• Provide referral for services not provided by program.
• Prepare reports on monthly, quarterly and yearly basis, or whenever requested to do so by Program Coordinator and/or Program Director.
• Maintain consumer records in accord with 65D-30 and Department of Health regulations and Village Policy and Procedure.
• Participate in case conference
• Understands HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
• Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E-Learning Courses, within required time frames, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.
• Participate in performance improvement activities
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of West Care Foundation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Essential

Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures:

• None

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited bachelors program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required

Experience and

Competencies:

• A minimum of two years experience in the field of social services preferred.
• Bilingual is preferred.
• Must have reliable means of transportation
• Must have familiarity with Miami-Dade County.
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
• Ability utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite
• Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
• Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.
• During your tenure with West Care there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that West Care may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
• Maintains confidential files and records.
• The ability to coordinate and integrate multiple services, as well as interface and communicate with internal and external providers
• The ability to provide information to individuals and families concerning alcohol or other drug use, mental health problems, and the available services and resources
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth (13-20 years) to motivate them to change high-risk behaviors, problem solve and/or to utilize available resources.
• Must have an extensive and up-to-date knowledge about substance abuse and safer sex practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of social, sexual, psychological and familial factors facing youth.
• Ability to discuss sensitive and personal information in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• Ability to engage and motivate youth through effective oral communication through group or individual educational sessions.
• Proficiency in delivery of Alcohol Literacy Challenge, PRIME for Life, and Teen Intervene.
• The ability to handle multiple responsibilities and to prioritize.
• Written communication skills necessary to maintain consumer records or referrals.
• Ability to communicate with Program Director of the progress and coordination of all services delivered to the consumers.
• Ability to use trauma informed care principles including ensuring consumer safety, preventing/avoiding re-traumatization, maximizing trustworthiness, enhancing consumer choice, maximizing collaboration, and emphasizing empowerment
• Ability to identify and describe key signs, symptoms, impact and manifestations of trauma
• Aware of the differences between trauma informed and trauma-specific services
• Understands the bidirectional relationships among substance use and mental disorders and trauma
• Understands the differences among various kinds of abuse and trauma, including: physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; domestic violence; experiences of war for both combat veterans and survivors of war; natural disasters; and community violence
• The ability to identify crises when they surface; mitigate or resolve the immediate problem; and de-escalate the situation, including the ability to develop Safety Plans, as needed
• The ability to provide information to individuals and families concerning alcohol or other drug use, mental…