- Provide behavioral training to youth and adults
- Using community resources to conduct referrals for services including; behavioral counseling, substance abuse treatment, STD/TB Clinics, and other services
- May be required to assist in other duties such as transport clients or watch client children
- Must adhere to the Code Of Ethical Conduct For Prevention Professionals
- Document daily activities related to work flow
- Other duties as assigned
- A Minimum of documented experience in substance abuse prevention or a Bachelors Degree in Health and Human Services
- Minimum of two years experience working with at risk populations
- Must be willing to work a flex schedule that includes weekends and evenings
- Must be able to adhere to all client related policies and procedures including confidentiality
- Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position
- Must be able to adhere to all client related policies and procedures including confidentiality
- Requires a valid Texas Driver's License, appropriate driving record and auto liability insurance that meets the minimum required by State of Texas statute
- Must be able to communicate with youth on sensitive issues regarding violence and substance abuse in an understandable and non-judgmental manner
- Must have good oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to keep up-to-date and factual documentation and work with a curriculum that has been approved by area stakeholders
- Educators must be very knowledgeable on STDs, HIV, substance abuse and other public health services
- Able to schedule work activities according to priority
- Energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image
- The ability to work independently and effectively under pressure
- Superior organizational and problem solving skills
- Familiarity with computer programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
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Prevention Specialist - Longview, United States - Wellness Pointe
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionCompany DescriptionAt Wellness Pointe, everyone will receive an exceptional quality of care. The center has expanded into a multifaceted clinic that offers obstetrics, pediatrics, general medicine, family planning, and dentistry. Some of the other services offered by our well qualified staff include education, intervention, and management of the many social issues that impact our community. Everyone is treated in complete confidence. Medicaid, Medicare, and most private health insurance is accepted.
Job DescriptionThe Prevention Specialist will provide substance abuse prevention interventions to youth in local school districts and juvenile detention centers. The goal of these preventions is to provide patients the information and tools necessary to promote prevention and intervention of violent behavior and drug use among youth.
Essential Functions:
Minimum Requirements:
Skills:
Physical Requirements:
Requires sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to work with a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.
The occupant may, at times, lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional InformationWellness Pointe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All input information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
