What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention Specialist position at Seneca Nation Health System?
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Prevention Supervisor, the incumbent provides community outreach, education, training and brief intervention services focused on prevention substance misuse and suicide.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILTY:
- Assess community’s existing needs and programs to determine best services delivery approach.
- Provide prevention education to youth, families and community.
- Facilitate trainings on suicide prevention and intervention.
- Provide brief intervention services related to substance use and suicide for youth.
- Plan, develop, and implement programming for the youth clubhouse.
- Plan, develop, and implement community events, presentation and special projects.
- Coordinate services and collaborate with other Behavioral Health Unit programs, Seneca Nation programs and outside organizations.
- Attend all mandatory staff meetings, trainings, and in-services.
- Follow all polices of the Seneca Nation Health System.
- Work to promote a cooperative staff efforts to provide and maintain high quality services to clients.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services. Strong oral and written communication skills required. Must have excellent computer skills including word, excel for presenting, reporting, and coordination purposes. Attain CPP credentials within three years of employment.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Human Services field and 3 years supervised experience. CPS/CPP credentialed applicants preferred. Prior experience with public speaking, conducting groups, training, developing community events, developing programs and/or working with at-risk youth.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position requires employee to use a computer for extended periods of time. Demands of job also include but not limited to sitting, driving, listening, observing, cleaning, writing, talking, bending at the waist, walking, and standing for long periods of time. Lifting or reaching above/below shoulder height. Light/Medium lifting or carrying.
Salary : $22
