School-Based Prevention Specialist (Baldwin City)

Company: DCCCA
Job Title: School-Based Prevention Specialist
Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Location: Baldwin City (KS) Public Schools
Job Summary
Founded in 1974, DCCCA is a stable, accredited, private non-profit that has grown to 240 employees in nine locations throughout Kansas and Oklahoma. DCCCA provides a culture in which employees are invited to grow, serve, and lead.
DCCCA is recruiting for two full-time School-Based Prevention Specialists to provide students with information aimed at reducing the use of substances and increasing mental health supports, with the overall goals of increasing student ability to resist pressures to use substances and reducing drug use misperceptions. One position will office primarily in Baldwin City Public Schools and the other in Eudora Public Schools. We are looking for innovative, creative, and collaborative individuals, who easily gain trust and rapport with others. Successful candidates can stay focused on big picture goals, despite changing conditions, and are driven by a passion for making a difference in the lives of others and changing the trajectory of communities.
Essential Functions

• Assists in the development of curriculum for the purpose of ensuring age-appropriate research supported material that demonstrate the hazards of drugs and the skills students need to cope with drugs in their environment
• Identifies students as at risk for drugs and alcohol involvement for the purpose of providing support, intervention, and referral, as appropriate
• Interacts with students (e.g., role playing, interactive activities, guest speakers, etc.) for the purpose of substantiating information on the effects of substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion
• Monitors students participating in programs for the purpose of documenting activities pre/post program and complying with grant requirements
• Facilitates evidence-based training related to substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion for students, staff, and community partners
• Networks with community resources, law enforcement, teachers, and parents for the purpose of conveying information to be used for enforcement, prevention, and treatment of drug related problems
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions for the purpose of providing records/materials necessary for program success, including the development of monthly progress reports
• Presents information to community groups, churches, teachers/administrators, and parents (e.g. workshops, parent information nights, sponsors youth clubs, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring awareness of curriculum and methods of delivering information on prevention program to students, parents, and the community

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• Training and experience in community organizing, substance misuse prevention, mental health promotion, or human services, preferred.

DCCCA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of DCCCA to comply with all federal, state, and local laws concerning the employment of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in every location in which DCCCA has facilities. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and any other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
DCCCA is proud to provide equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of age, race, gender, creed, national original, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected categories.
To Apply: www.DCCCA.org/Careers