What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention Intervention Specialist position at The Prevention Network & CLASS Academy?
JOB TITLE: Prevention & Intervention Specialist (FT)
REPORTS TO: Prevention & Intervention Specialist
POSISTION DEFINITION: This full-time, 10-month position is responsible for implementation of prevention services in assigned local education facilities, specifically, in CLASS Academy, the region’s private alternative education facility. Prevention services provide education, support, training, referral services and crisis intervention as requested and/or scheduled. This position will work closely with the Youth Prevention Services Coordination Team in order to ensure the proper transmission of information through all county-wide prevention services.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
TO THE PREVENTION NETWORK
- Represent the mission statement of The Prevention Network at all times.
- Follow the Policies & Procedures of The Prevention Network.
- Work with other programs of The Prevention Network to ensure collaboration and maximum utilization of agency resources.
- Serve in the capacity of instructor, speaker and trainer as needed.
- Attend agency and program meetings as requested/required.
- Demonstrate a professional leadership image as a representative of the agency.
TO THE ASSIGNED PROGRAM:
- Provide evidence-based prevention services in assigned school(s)
- Provide classroom instruction using science based prevention curriculum as requested.
- Support at-risk students by meeting with them individually or in groups as requested.
- Develop measurable goals to reduce issues of at-risk students with building administration and SAP Team Members.
- Parent consent is required prior to student meeting.
- Assist faculty in identifying at-risk students and issues.
- Assist and support families as requested.
- integrate a SWPBIS mentally throughout all services and aid school SAP teams in taking a similar approach
- Communicate with all parties through student prevention channel as to the status and progress of each student in need of services.
- Provide group programming services to the students in the educational facility.
- Complete monthly reports in an accurate and timely manner.
- Monthly reports are due to the billing department by the 10th of each month.
- Submit required data as required by PA Department of Health/Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Program in a timely and accurate manner.
- PBPS data is to be entered within two (2) weeks of when the program was presented.
- Enter student pre and posttest answers within two weeks of completion.
- Maintain effective relationships with building/agency administrator of assigned school(s)/agency and other local programs and services that impact at-risk students: Base Service Unit, Beaver County D & A Programs etc.
- Continuously increase professional knowledge base to assure quality service.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Additional duties assigned as needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Bachelor’s degree in human service or education field.
2. Current Act 33 and 34 clearances.
3. Must be Student Assistance trained.
4. Experience with at-risk young people preferred.
5. Knowledge of SWPBIS
SALARY: Base salary begins at $32,500 and is determined based upon experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $32,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $32,500