Prevention Education Specialist

OVERVIEW :

A Prevention Education Specialist is responsible for developing and / or delivering research-based curriculum with fidelity through youth and adult planned duplication sessions; trainings; and multi-session, psycho-education groups regarding alcohol and drug use, chemical dependency and other related topics relevant to youth, families and those who work with youth. PE Specialists are responsible for promoting / marketing the Center's prevention services. This position also provides outreach via information dissemination on the full array of collaboration services provided by The Center for Youth. The PE Specialist may be called upon to fulfill the duties of the Social Learning Specialist in his / her absence and therefore may be cross-trained in that position.

PE Specialists facilitate youth development groups; independent living skills training for the clients of the Center House – an emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth (and other sites as needed); provide consultation / support to other programs and are a training resource to the agency.

Note : This is a full-time, 11-month position. Routine work hours overlap to the school day 35 hours / week. Special events or projects may take place during the early evenings occasionally.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

• Implement needs assessment
• Facilitate trainings including research / science-based curriculum with fidelity, planned duplication sessions
• Develop and maintain resource files and outlines
• Complete accurate and timely records, service, evaluations and Monthly QA reports
• Design services based on curriculum and Teacher Needs Assessments
• Record keeping (Pre / Post Testing)
• Development and maintenance of resource files and training aids
• Provide referral readiness support to teachers
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Participate in monthly individual and group supervision and weekly agency trainings
• Outreach and information dissemination
• Intake, needs assessment and service planning
• Knowledge of school policies and procedures

EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES :

CULTURAL SENSITIVITY

The Center delivers services to youth and families from many racial, ethnic, cultural, social and life style groups. We value differences in people and strive to understand diverse cultures, ethnic origins, sexual orientations, abilities and beliefs. To this end, all staff are required to attend professional development trainings and to continually enhance their understanding of cultural diversity.

Staff are expected to respect and honor cultural and human diversity. The annual Performance Appraisal provides an opportunity for staff to evaluate how they are integrating culturally competent practices into their everyday work.

QUALIFICATIONS :

One to three years of directly related experience with proven platform skills and the ability to facilitate experiential groups. A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in an Education or Human Service related field.

Note : A Master's Degree, CPP / ICPS / CASAC, advanced training and / or certifications in professional areas directly related to the skills required is preferred.

In addition to the above, it is mandatory that candidates meet the following criteria prior to hire :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Candidates must be able to be autonomously mobile in providing prevention services in numerous settings including : The Center House; Center offices; numerous city and suburban schools; and other community locations throughout the County.

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