Impaired Driving Prevention Specialist

Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number
Position Title
Impaired Driving Prevention Specialist
Department
Criminal Justice & Sociology
FLSA
Salary
Not listed.
Grant Funded
Yes
Location
Main Campus
Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student
Staff
Number of Vacancies
1
Position Summary
The Department of Criminology Justice and Sociology at Jackson State University invites applications for its Impaired Driving Prevention Specialist position.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Education
B.S. in a Social Science Field, Criminal Justice, Sociology, etc.
Minimum Required Experience
Must have at least two years of experience working with youth.
Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications
None.
Qualifications
A working knowledge of alcohol/drug prevention.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to do extensive traveling both during the day, overnight, and on weekends.
• Be creative
• Able to work alone
• Able to speak to large audiences
• Have good communication skills both verbal and written
• Work well with youth
• Able to lift at least 20 to 30 pounds
• Able to move supplies up and down stairs and store in car while traveling
• Must be computer literate
• Able to work in heat and cold, inside and outside , and in old building and with large groups

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct face to-face Impaired Driving presentations to youth and adults across the State of Mississippi
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports
• Attend grant meetings, trainings, and workshops
• Set up community information booths across Mississippi in specific target areas
• Create information flyers to be distributed in participants in programs and on social media sites
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports
• File paperwork
• Conducted zoom presentations
• Develop information brochures
• Computer literate
• Work well with people
• Must be a team player
• Must also be flexible with work hours

Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Background Check Statement
Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report.
Open Date
05/01/2024
Close Date
05/15/2024
Open Until Filled (overrides close field)
No
Special Instructions to Applicants