Prevention Specialist (49662) - Atlanta - WestCare

    WestCare
    WestCare Atlanta

    4 days ago

    Description

    The Prevention Specialist educates program participants on HIV transmission and prevention, the hazards of substance misuse/use/abuse, life skills, and other health-related topics. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

    Essential Job Functions:

    • Ensures that a comprehensive HIV, substance abuse, life skills, and other health-related topics education program is offered to program participants;
    • Improves the health, welfare, and well-being of at-risk youth by providing educational and therapeutic activities, including education on HIV, the misuse/use/abuse of substances, life skills etc.;
    • Advocates for informed choices by providing resources and referrals for continued care;
    • Documents, in case files, all attendance in groups and pertinent data collected;
    • Collects statistical data, maintains logs, and provides regular reports to the supervisor;
    • Empowers communities to promote alcohol/drug-free lifestyles, and helps to build community structures that support those lifestyles;
    • Encourages and supports coordinated, systemic approaches to the prevention of substance abuse;
    • Creates and sustain systems and structures that discourage substance abuse, reduce its consequences, and encourage healthy behaviors in children, their families, and other adults;
    • Attends all required internal and external team meetings;
    • Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation;
    • Performs any other duties as assigned.
    Certifications/Licensures:
    • Relevant certification and/or licensure highly preferred; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently certified;
    • Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required;
    Education:
    • 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;
    • High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
    Experience and Competencies:
    • Two (2) or more years of experience in a relevant position is required;
    • Experience in working with high-risk youth and their families preferred;
    • Experience in the creation and delivery of events and public presentations desirable;
    • Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques required;
    • Ability to communicate effectively to facilitate programming and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team required;
    • Ability to develop reports, create presentations, and communicate findings to both internal and external audiences required;
    • Professional appearance and demeanor required;
    • Knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework highly desired;
    • Knowledge of child development, group dynamics, and behavior modification techniques preferred;
    • Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to prevention and substance abuse preferred;
    • Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among program participants, co-workers and community-based stakeholders highly desired;
    • Professional appearance and demeanor required;
    • Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
    Working Conditions:
    • Work is primarily performed in an office or outdoor community setting;
    • Some outdoor activities and travel between multiple locations may be required;
    • Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.

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