Part-Time School Based Prevention Specialist

Part-Time School Based Prevention Specialist

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Ohio Guidestone has been voted as a top workplace in Cleveland for the past seven years! We strive to make a creative, fun and collaborative work environment you simply won’t find anywhere else. If you are passionate about service, apply today!

The Prevention Specialist will provide whole classroom prevention education instruction and facilitation to elementary and middle schools using evidence-based programs. This is a 10-month contract from mid-August through June.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age with a High School Diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Associates, Bachelors or Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other related human service field, is preferred.
• Experience with outreach, prevention or supportive service is preferred. Experience working with children and families is also preferred

Essential Functions:

• State, Federal and Local laws relative to the agency’s programs
• The agency’s purpose, goals, objectives, policies and personnel practices
• Dynamics of human behavior, psychosocial issues, family systems theory, family development, learning theory, personality theory and group dynamics
• The principles and techniques of social work or counseling, including group facilitation
• Methods, strategies, and techniques of alcohol and other drug prevention
• Social and economic problems related to individual and/or family functioning
• Cultural competency issues, particularly in regard to risk factors for substance use disorder.

The Substance Use Prevention Specialist will demonstrate professional skills to do the following:

• Communicate effectively, by conversing and in writing
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, E-mail and internet
• Operating business machines including copier, computer and fax
• Organize and plan effectively, utilizing time management and prioritization of need as basis for work task completion
• Develop and implement effective stress management strategies
• Exercise logic, reason and maturity in judgment and decision making
• Work effectively in a classroom setting.
• Exemplify self-discipline, self-awareness, and accept constructive criticism
• Successfully engage parents and children/students, developing effective dialogue, rapport and listening skills
• Link and refer families served to appropriate service providers to meet the identified needs of the client and family through creative use of available community resources
• Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to effectively facilitate classroom discussions and interactions.
• Effectively utilize substance use prevention strategies and group activities to provide education and skill building to students served.
• Empower students and families served to increase pro-social support networks in order to benefit their lives,
• Professionally and effectively provide education and outreach regarding substance use prevention strategies and program elements to the general population and collaborative partners.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Adhere to consumers’ confidentiality
• Meet all documentation requirements, per agency policies and program guidelines
• Maintain relevant and necessary documentation to meet statistical, fiscal, and service provision requirements of the agency, inspecting for accuracy
• Work collaboratively with other involved service providers and stay informed of current area resources and services
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with school personnel
• Plan and conduct all group services, following proven effective strategies for substance use prevention
• Provide education and skill building relevant to substance use prevention to classroom participants
• Maintain accurate program data and statistical information
• Travel to schools and other community sites using own vehicle
• Maintain a valid driver’s license in the state of Ohio with insurance coverage.
• Participate in individual development of professional continuing education by reading, attending workshops, classes and other mandated or voluntary training opportunities relevant to job…