Prevention Specialist

Milwaukee - 335 W Wright - Milwaukee, WI 53212

Overview Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift:
Day Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage :
Up to 25% Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

The Prevention Specialist works to empower local communities, promote alcohol/drug-free lifestyles, and build community structures to support such lifestyles. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

• Empowers communities to promote alcohol/drug-free lifestyles, and helps to build community structures that support those lifestyles;
• Encourages and supports coordinated, systemic approaches to the prevention of substance abuse;
• Creates and sustain systems and structures that discourage substance abuse, reduce its consequences, and encourage healthy behaviors in children, their families, and other adults;
• Provides general supervision to participants in West Care Wisconsins program(s) as needed;
• Reports to immediate supervisor, any unusual incidents that should be brought to the attention of the Program Director, Regional Vice President or the West Care Foundation;
• Attends all internal and external team meetings;
• Maintains all data collection logs on a daily basis;
• Provides transportation as directed by immediate supervisor;
• Assists with overall facility maintenance and general housekeeping;
• Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of West Care Foundation;
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

• Certified Prevention Professional certification highly preferred;
  Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified;
• Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain and maintain West Cares vehicle insurance is required;

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or other field related to the position is preferred;
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

• Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques required;
• Ability to communicate effectively in order to facilitate programming and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team required;
• Ability to develop reports, create presentations and communicate finding to both internal and external audiences required;
• Professional appearance and demeanor required;
• Two (2) years of experience in a relevant position is highly preferred;
• Experience in working with high-risk youth and their families preferred;
• Experience in the creation and delivery of events and public presentations desirable;
• Knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework highly desired;
• Knowledge of child development, group dynamics, and behavior modification techniques preferred;
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to prevention and substance abuse preferred;
• Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among program participants, co-workers and community based stakeholders highly desired;
• Professional appearance and demeanor required;
• Must be sensitive to populations served.

• Work is primarily performed in an office or indoor setting;
• Some outdoor activities and travel between multiple locations may be required;
• Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.