- 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;
- Provides general supervision to participants in WestCare Wisconsins program(s) as needed;
- Reports to immediate supervisor, any unusual incidents that should be brought to the attention of the Program Coordinator, Regional Vice President or the WestCare Foundation;
- Attends all internal and external team meetings;
- Maintains all data collection logs daily;
- Provides transportation as directed by immediate supervisor;
- Assists with overall facility maintenance and general housekeeping;
- Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation;
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
- Certified Prevention Professional certification preferred; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified;
- Must obtain Credible Messenger training as soon as such training becomes availablefollowing hire;
- Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required;
- 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.
- Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses required;
- Ability to communicate effectively in order to facilitate programming and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team required;
- Ability to develop reports, create presentations and communicate finding to both internal and external audiences required;
- Professional appearance and demeanor required;
- Two (2) years of experience in a relevant position is highly preferred;
- Experience in working with high-risk youth and their families preferred;
- Experience in the creation and delivery of events and public presentations desirable;
- Knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework highly desired;
- 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.
- Work is primarily performed in an office, residential, or outdoor setting;
- Some outdoor activities and travel between multiple locations may be required;
- Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.
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Prevention Specialist - Milwaukee, WI, United States - WESTCARE INC
Description
Job DetailsJob Location
Milwaukee - 335 W Wright - Milwaukee, WI
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$ $17.50 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Position Summary:
The Prevention Specialist works to empower local communities, promote alcohol/drug-free lifestyles, and build community structures to support such lifestyles. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
Essential Job Functions:
Certifications/Licensures:
