Prevention Specialist (53185)

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Position Summary:

The primary function of this position is to provide a substance abuse prevention curriculum to high school-aged youth in Monroe County.

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Engages in direct staff hours of service for assigned clients
• Provides prevention counseling sessions to high school and middle school students at schools as assigned
• Conducts individual, group, and school wide activities per prevention model
• Refers client to counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist when appropriate
• Coordinates with schools and school personnel to provide prevention program
• Attend Prevention Program quarterly meetings, training and annual conference as assigned
• Functions as a liaison for prevention to outside agencies including schools, and other agencies
• Demonstrates empathetic, professional behavior toward student, families, and school personnel
• Complete satisfaction surveys with participants
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation
• Participate in meetings and attend trainings as required and requested
• Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E-Learning Courses, within required timeframes, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

 

Certifications/Licensures:

• CPS, CAS CAS, CAC, CAP,CCJAS, CCJAC, CCJAP, LMHC, LCSW or CAS, CAC, CAP, CCJAS, CCJAC, CCJAP, LMHC, LCSW certification preferred. Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently certified
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified within 6 months of employment and every two years thereafter.

 

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required with Prevention Specialist certification within 1 year.
• Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree in human services, Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is preferred

 

Experience and Competencies:

• One year experience using intervention/prevention counseling with children and/or their families required
• Ability to meet requirements of Monroe County Sheriff’s Office background check
• Ability to actively to actively participate in continuous quality improvement activities of agency
• Knowledge of behavioral health terminology
• Knowledge of theoretical and practical concepts of individual, group and family behavior
• Demonstrated ability to deal with crisis situations
• Knowledge to deal with difficult people
• Demonstrated ability to handle a client concern/grievance according to agency protocol
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working  relationships with clients, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agencies
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and achieve results
• Demonstrated ability to expedite a voluminous flow of detailed work
• Demonstrated ability to follow and interpret instructions
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately and efficiently identify, prioritize and  follow through on assignments
• Understands that different cultures define and perceive family and its importance differently
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with culturally diverse staff and populations
• 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
• Knowledge of WestCare Mission, goals and values
• Knowledge of Incident Reporting
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
• Familiarity with WestCare services and programs
• Demonstrates a high degree of dependability.
  • Maintains a good attendance record.
  • Observes working hours
  • Shows flexibility and is responsive to requests from supervisor
  • Works independently with minimal supervision
  • Exhibits characteristics of good workmanship, and integrity on the job
  • Work time is always productive
• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, co-workers, external partners, and  regulatory agencies
  • Is courteous to consumers, staff, and all others.
  • Demonstrates tact at the appropriate time.
  • Cooperates with others both within and outside WestCare.
  • Works well with supervisor; accepts direction and supervision
  • Maintains a positive attitude toward work
• Ensures and maintains a safe working environment.
  • Work area is clean and orderly.
  • Verbalizes, understands and adheres to agency safety procedures.
  • Demonstrates appropriate use of Unusual Incident Reports, in accordance with the Center’s reporting procedures
• Presents a positive personal image
• Dresses and maintains a professional demeanor

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in an office or residential treatment setting; and some outdoor activities may be required.

 

• Personal Protective Equipment:
  • Gloves are worn when cleaning.
  • Gloves are worn when using housekeeping and floor care products
  • Eye goggles are worn when pouring housekeeping and floor product
  • Gloves, mask, gown, eye goggles are used for Code Strongs as required for the situation
  • Appropriate PPE will be worn as required by any chemical or exposure situation
• Level of access to PHI: Level 2
• Level of access to Facility: Level 1          
• Safety Sensitivity Level: Level 2- Moderate Risk

 

Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job

The employee must be able to perform the following essential duti