Prevention Specialist PT

Job Details:

Job Location:

Newton Corp Office - Newton, KS 67114, Position Type:
Part Time, Under the administrative supervision of the Director of Prevention and Community Engagement, the prevention specialist will provide Teen Intervene; a 3-4 session evidence-based intervention program that can identify a substance use disorder in youth that have violated policies or codes of conduct related to substance use in their school.

• Skills to build relationships with local schools to promote and deliver Teen Intervene.
• Skilled in establishing and cultivating strong community relationships with youth and adults.
• Identify, understand, and respond to the barriers of parents/guardians and build relationships with agencies and stakeholders.
• Provide Teen Intervene; a 3-4 session evidence-based intervention program that can identify a substance use disorder in youth that have violated codes of conduct related to substance use in their school.
• Efficient in collecting data related to impact of the program, per grant guidelines.
• Ability to be sensitive and responsive to cultural and ethnic differences of the population served.
• Capable of maintaining a team spirit. Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Must be adaptable to change and have effective organizational skills.
• Employee must be able to organize and follow through on multiple tasks.
• Understanding of basic media skills, relations, and methods.
• Carry out other duties assigned by the Director of Prevention and Community Engagement.

• Graduate of a four-year accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Education, Social work, Sociology, Psychology or related field.
• Able to handle a variety of tasks relevant to the job, including the ability to build constructive relationships with youth to positively impact decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required as well as ability to communicate effective both verbally and in writing.
• Experience or skill development in public relations and/or public speaking is desirable.
• Specialized training or continuing education in the programs dealing with the prevention of substance abuse in youth preferred.
• Display consistent, good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to pass agency required background or security check.
• Employees who have been diagnosed with any type of substance use disorder or behavioral health addiction/compulsion must have sustained a minimum of two consecutive years of abstinence from all intoxicating substances and symptoms of their chemical and/or behavioral addiction; and must be in full sustained remission.
• Physical requirements would include but not limited to standing, walking, talking, hearing, and lifting (40/50 pounds). Walking stairs may be required as well.