Prevention Specialist (52344)

Salary Range $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Day

Education Level 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage Up to 25%

Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Job Functions:

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  Empowers communities to promote alcohol/drug-free lifestyles, and helps to build community structures that support those lifestyles;

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  Encourages and supports coordinated, systemic approaches to the prevention of substance abuse;

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  Creates and sustain systems and structures that discourage substance abuse, reduce its consequences, and encourage healthy behaviors in children, their families, and other adults;

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  Provides general supervision to participants in WestCare Wisconsins program(s) as needed;

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  Reports to immediate supervisor, any unusual incidents that should be brought to the attention of the Program Director, Regional Vice President or the WestCare Foundation;

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  Attends all internal and external team meetings;

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  Maintains all data collection logs on a daily basis;

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  Provides transportation as directed by immediate supervisor;

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  Assists with overall facility maintenance and general housekeeping;

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  Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation;

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  Performs any other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Certifications/Licensures:

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  Certified Prevention Professional certification highly preferred; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified;

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  Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required;

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Education:

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  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;

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  High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

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Experience and Competencies:

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  Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques required;

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  Ability to communicate effectively in order to facilitate programming and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team required;

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  Ability to develop reports, create presentations and communicate finding to both internal and external audiences required;

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  Professional appearance and demeanor required;

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  Two (2) years of experience in a relevant position is highly preferred;

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  Experience in working with high-risk youth and their families preferred;

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  Experience in the creation and delivery of events and public presentations desirable;

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  Knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework highly desired;

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  Knowledge of child development, group dynamics, and behavior modification techniques preferred;

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  Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to prevention and substance abuse preferred;

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  Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among program participants, co-workers and community based stakeholders highly desired;

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  Professional appearance and demeanor required;

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  Must be sensitive to populations served.

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Working Conditions:

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  Work is primarily performed in an office or indoor setting;

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  Some outdoor activities and travel between multiple locations may be required;

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  Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.

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