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Prevention Specialist

Job Details

Job Location

Milwaukee - 335 W Wright - Milwaukee, WI

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Position Summary:

The Prevention Specialist works to empower local communities, promote alcohol/drug-free lifestyles, and build community structures to support such lifestyles. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

Essential Job Functions:

+ 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;

+ Provides general supervision to participants in WestCare Wisconsins program(s) as needed;

+ Reports to immediate supervisor, any unusual incidents that should be brought to the attention of the Program Director, Regional Vice President or the WestCare Foundation;

+ Attends all internal and external team meetings;

+ Maintains all data collection logs on a daily basis;

+ Provides transportation as directed by immediate supervisor;

+ Assists with overall facility maintenance and general housekeeping;

+ Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation;

+ Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Certifications/Licensures:

+ Certified Prevention Professional certification 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:

+ Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques required;

+ Ability to communicate effectively in order to facilitate programming and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team required;

+ Ability to develop reports, create presentations and communicate finding to both internal and external audiences required;

+ Professional appearance and demeanor required;

+ Two (2) years of experience in a relevant position is highly preferred;

+ Experience in working with high-risk youth and their families preferred;

+ Experience in the creation and delivery of events and public presentations desirable;

+ 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 sensitive to populations served.

Working Conditions:

+ Work is primarily performed in an office or indoor setting;

+ Some outdoor activities and travel between multiple locationsmaybe required;

+ Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.