Posted 3d ago

Prevention Specialist (51024)

@ WestCare Foundation
Key West, Florida, United States
$21/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Engages in direct staff hours, Provides prevention counseling, Conducts individual and group activities
Requirements Summary:One year of intervention/prevention counseling experience; high school diploma or GED with Prevention Specialist certification within 1 year; CPR/First Aid certification within 6 months; bachelor's degree preferred in related field.
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Position Summary:

The primary function of this position is to provide a substance abuse prevention curriculum to high school-aged youth in Monroe County.

 

Essential Job Functions:

  • Engages in direct staff hours of service for assigned clients
  • Provides prevention counseling sessions to high school and middle school students at schools as assigned
  • Conducts individual, group, and school wide activities per prevention model
  • Refers client to counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist when appropriate
  • Coordinates with schools and school personnel to provide prevention program
  • Attend Prevention Program quarterly meetings, training and annual conference as assigned
  • Functions as a liaison for prevention to outside agencies including schools, and other agencies
  • Demonstrates empathetic, professional behavior toward student, families, and school personnel
  • Complete satisfaction surveys with participants
  • Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation
  • Participate in meetings and attend trainings as required and requested
  • Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E-Learning Courses, within required timeframes, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.