Prevention Specialist

Under the supervision of the Assistant Supervisor, the Prevention Specialist will support and participate in community initiatives that strengthen school programming and school connectedness, focus on student health and well-being, and strengthen families and neighborhoods. Responsible for working with the school, community and businesses. This will include the implementation, development, and management of community and schools’ activities, events, programs, and services that lead to healthy and successful children, strong families, and a thriving community. The Prevention Specialist can provide on-site substance misuse prevention services, including small group programming, and individual brief programs. The Prevention Specialist will facilitate communication and coordination of activities, and establish, build and maintain relationships to support the integrity of community and school projects.

Routine work hours overlap to the school day (before and after school). Special events or projects may take place during the early evenings and/or on a weekend.

This is a 10 month position (September-June)

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Required Bachelors Degree

Field Education, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, Social Services, Human Services, and Social Work, Community Health or related field.

EXPERIENCE

· Preferred: Substance misuse and/or public health prevention with competency using Evidence Based Programs/Strategies. Work with community coalitions/committees. Additional acceptable experience: youth counseling in mental health or substance abuse service environment

* Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children, students, and families is required

• Must have the ability to demonstrate significant knowledge of positive youth development, asset development, risk reduction, and protective factors

REQUIRED CREDENTIAL / LICENSE

Required Valid NYS Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· General computer skills, including keyboard and mouse operations; visual and/or auditory capacity.

· The employee may lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally carry up to 30 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to adhere to strict policies/regulations relative to being in a tobacco-and alcohol-free workplace.

· Work is performed in a school and within the community; working with students, families, school staff, and other adults

· Position requires travel across Chemung County.

SKILLS

· Demonstrated experience in developing and facilitating presentations and programs for diverse groups, including children, teens and adults

· In-depth knowledge and interest in the public health approach to reducing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug-related problems.

· Strong group facilitation, leadership development, and public speaking skills.

· Proven ability to engage youth and/or adults in health and wellness conversations based on audience needs.

· Effective relationship-building skills with children of various ages and their parents/guardians.

· Proficient in technology, record-keeping, and time management.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

· Ability to produce media advocacy and health communication materials.

· Adherence to ethical conduct and a non-judgmental and respectful demeanor, especially in crisis response.

· Dynamic presentation and facilitation skills with a self-starter mindset.

· Ability to develop positive relationships with key stakeholders.

Competence in conducting research and applying best practices and evaluation methods.

RESPONSIBILITIES

May perform all or part of the following duties

· Coordinate scheduling with schools/partners, plan and implement substance abuse prevention strategies, and programming with fidelity including: Teen Intervene, Too Good For Drugs, Preventure, Life Skills, etc.

• Plans and directs efforts to involve students and engage families in the community and school activities.
• Participates in capacity-building activities.

· Adapt existing trainings and content to meet the needs of an audience

· Collect statistics and relevant data to generate reports and to meet deadlines as needed

· Provides education and support to the community and schools for promoting healthy lifestyles and healthy choices

· Acts as a resource person in substance abuse education. Selects, develops and maintains educational resources on health and wellness topics for dissemination

· Plans exhibits and health fairs to motivate their audiences to understand health issues so they can act in ways that promote good health

• Asset development (risk reduction and protective factor) activities

· Partner with community coalitions to establish and maintain linkages with local organizations and businesses for expanded learning opportunities and support services.

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

This job description is intended to provide a description of essential job functions that are used in order to assess employee performance. It is not an all inclusive statement of job responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Working with students: 2 years (Preferred)
• SUD Clinical: 2 years (Preferred)
• Social Work: 2 years (Preferred)
• Youth Counseling: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Elmira, NY 14901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $22