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LEAD PREVENTION SPECIALIST

Job Details

Job Location

Bridgeton Wellness S78 - Bridgeton, NJ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$60000.00 - $60000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Description

JOB FUNCTION: The Lead Prevention Specialist will implement and guide community and school-based NJ4S programming to ensure that youth and families have access to linkages and referrals for resources and supportive services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+ Oversee NJ4S staff at Gateway Wellness Center

+ Oversee program related activities

+ Ensure that youth and families have access to prevention and recovery services to enhance wellness and resilience

+ Provide Functional and strength-based training and assessments to NJ4S program staff

+ Provide psycho education for families, community, staff and support systems

+ Track program database and reports

+ Coordinate mental health related trainings, workshops, and community activities

+ Outreach to community members and school networks for promotion and partnership opportunities

+ Provide staff training and opportunities for professional development

+ Collaborate with consultants, school districts, and community service providers to facilitate training, workshops, webinars, assemblies

+ Collaborate closely with school administrators, counselors, and support personnel as required in order to effectively deliver required supports to students and their families

+ Attentive and responsive to participants needs and wants in a helpful, supportive, timely manner

+ Works collaboratively with program staff and community resources to provide viable services

+ Assist with the planning and implementation of program activities

+ Attend program meetings and trainings

+ Play an active role in meetings and trainings designed to enhance program operations

+ Provides culturally competent service delivery

+ Effectively engages participants to continually access needs

+ Provides appropriate intervention strategies, as needed, and adjusts services accordingly

+ Assist in programmatic data collection, reporting, continuous quality improvement processes and evaluation of services

+ Attend community meeting

+ Assist with outreach efforts

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Master’s Degree in Counseling, Human Services of other related field

+ Minimum of one-year experience working with youth and families

+ Computer literate and proficient in using applicable software

+ Experience implementing evidence-based treatment and prevention programs is strongly preferred

+ Experience working with and empowering youth and marginalized communities by conducting prevention education

OTHER SKILLS

+ Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to actively listen

+ Solid relationship-building capabilities

+ Good verbal and written communication skills

+ A positive and compassionate attitude

+ Keen attention to detail

+ Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize needs

+ Willingness to stay updated on new certifications and regulations within the field

+ Ability to work independently or as part of a team

+ Able to maintain a flexible schedule

+ Professionalism and commitment to excellence in care