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Job Location
Atlanta - 827 Pryor - Atlanta, GA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$20.19 - $20.19 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
The Prevention Specialist educates program participants on HIV transmission and prevention, the hazards of substance misuse/use/abuse, life skills, and other health-related topics. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
Essential Job Functions:
Qualifications
Certifications/Licensures:
Education:
Experience and Competencies:
Working Conditions:
Job Location
Atlanta - 827 Pryor - Atlanta, GA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$20.19 - $20.19 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
The Prevention Specialist educates program participants on HIV transmission and prevention, the hazards of substance misuse/use/abuse, life skills, and other health-related topics. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
Essential Job Functions:
- Ensures that a comprehensive HIV, substance abuse, life skills, and other health-related topics education program is offered to program participants;
- Improves the health, welfare, and well-being of at-risk youth by providing educational and therapeutic activities, including education on HIV, the misuse/use/abuse of substances, life skills etc.;
- Advocates for informed choices by providing resources and referrals for continued care;
- Documents, in case files, all attendance in groups and pertinent data collected;
- Collects statistical data, maintains logs, and provides regular reports to the supervisor;
- 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;
- Attends all required internal and external team meetings;
- Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation;
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Certifications/Licensures:
- Relevant certification and/or licensure highly preferred; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently certified;
- Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required;
Education:
- 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.
Experience and Competencies:
- Two (2) or more years of experience in a relevant position is required;
- Experience in working with high-risk youth and their families preferred;
- Experience in the creation and delivery of events and public presentations desirable;
- Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques required;
- Ability to communicate effectively to facilitate programming and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team required;
- Ability to develop reports, create presentations, and communicate findings to both internal and external audiences required;
- Professional appearance and demeanor required;
- Knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework highly desired;
- Knowledge of child development, group dynamics, and behavior modification techniques preferred;
- 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.
Working Conditions:
- Work is primarily performed in an office or outdoor community setting;
- Some outdoor activities and travel between multiple locations may be required;
- Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.
