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    Adolescent Specialist - Cleveland, United States - Northeast Ohio Neighborhood

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    General Duties

    Under the direction of the Director of Social Services, the Adolescent Specialist is responsible for the coordination of services to adolescents who are sexually active and/or high risk for sexual activity. Provide STD risk-reduction counseling and makes community referrals as deemed appropriate. Provide education on reproductive health and health promotion/disease prevention, including nutrition, exercise, alcohol/drug abuse, domestic violence and sexual abuse. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

    Education

    • High School Diploma or GED is required.
    • Bachelor of Arts in Social work, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business, or a related is preferred and/or 3 years' experience in health related field.
    • Additional specialized training in social services or related fields is preferred.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Three years' experience demonstrating the capacity to respond to patient needs.
    • Ability to work independently.
    • Must have strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to work with patients and fellow staff members in an effective manner with sensitivity for diverse populations.
    • Familiar with area resources
    • Ability to assess difficult situations and engage clients in constructive problem solving.
    • Ability to communicate with people having diverse backgrounds and educational levels.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    • Must have a minimum of three years job related experience or equivalent combination of training and/or experience in social services, health or related fields.
    • Must have the ability to work effectively with people (professionals, administration, and non-professional)
    • Meet the physical requirements of the position, including walking, standing, safely lifting items over 20lbs, bending, climbing, carrying supplies, materials and equipment.
    • Health Education background and experience in task areas associated with the position.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to acquire skills for entering accurate data, messages, and updated insurance information into NextGen database.

    Technical Skills

    1. Use and/or operate office equipment, i.e. personal computers, calculators, and computers including experience with internet, email, or database management programs.

    2. Ability to acquire skills for entering accurate data, messages, and updated insurance information into NextGen application.

    3. Demonstrated advanced knowledge and proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.



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