Specialist, Collegiate Drug - Prescott, United States - Yavapai College

Yavapai College

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Prescott, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Description of Position:

Specialist, Collegiate Drug & Alcohol Prevention

Hiring Rate:
$22.00 Hour
The Specialist of Collegiate Drug & Alcohol Prevention is a temporary grant-funded position. The grant is funded until September, 2025.

Reporting to the Manager of Drug & Alcohol Prevention, this position works up to an average of 18 hours per week depending upon planned program activities and scheduling needs.

As a temporary part-time position, this position does not receive benefits.

Responsibilities:

Assist in the development, planning, and promotion of prevention programs and events for student underage drinking and marijuana use and assist in the evaluation of program effectiveness.
Assist in the development of educational materials, focusing on reducing underage and highrisk drinking and prevention of marijuana misuse/abuse.
Assist with designing and implementing alcoholfree social events on campus and social norming for collegeaged students.
Responsible for ordering and distributing educational materials to the campus community while working in collaboration with thirdparty vendors and the college marketing department and printing center.
Work with student employees and student peer mentors to plan activities and social gatherings for the Student Health and Wellness Club.
Plan and coordinate prevention activities and campaigns targeted to specific student populations to support the recovery needs of students.
Work closely with the College Student Conduct Office, College CARE Team, and College Police as appropriate.
Participate in local and regional coalitions, associations, and professional networks to strengthen community collaboration, benchmark best practices, and enhance operational effectiveness.
Assist with the implementation and promotion of biannual student surveys.
Coordinate and attend certified peer education training for students.
Gather, organize, and summarize program data from prevention events and programs.
Maintain the cleanliness of events
Oversee poster/flyer distribution and update social media posts
Assist with duties and tasks related to events coordinated by other Student Development divisions.
Assist with additional projects as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong computer skills and attention to detail
Capacity to effectively organize multiple tasks and responsibilities
Respectful, responsible, and reliable
Professional demeano

Minimum Expectations & Requirements:

Completed bachelor's degree or pending completion of bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social services, criminal justice services, or related field

One year of paid or volunteer experience providing either behavioral health services, education, enforcement, or intervention work
Be available to work some evenings and weekends
Knowledge of state and federal regulations including HIPAA, FERPA Title 42, CFR Part 2, ARS
Additional training or certification may be required to maintain grant compliance

Preferred Skills & Abilities:

Interest in health and wellness issues
Experience in working with Yavapai College campus departments and their students
Strong understanding of how to reach students through various social media tools
Experience with training and program development related to substance abuse prevention and/or recover

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function