The Prevention Specialist will perform a variety of duties interacting with students, teachers, parents, schools, and community agencies to prevent substance abuse and diagnosable emotional disorders.
Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
·Plan, organize, and coordinate prevention activities and presentations
·Provide prevention services which can include education, alternatives, problem identification and referral, community process services, environmental and information dissemination services.
·Assist students in accessing community services such as counseling, tutoring, mentoring, vocational training, and other services that may be to their benefit.
·Engage and provide technical assistance and training to school personnel, parents, and community members in prevention programs.
·Gather information and analyze data for the purpose of evaluating and adjusting programs when necessary in accordance with funding program requirements.
·Select and evaluate various educational and informational materials and programs.
Skills:
Understand and apply principles, methods, procedures, and strategies utilized in the development of a comprehensive program designed to reduce and/or prevent problems associated with high risk behavior among school aged youth and other populations to prevent use of substances and need for treatment.
·Must be at self-starter and forms good working and therapeutic relationships.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must possess prevention group work skills and experience.
• Must have competent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High competency with computer systems, Microsoft office products, databases, and an electronic health record.
• Experience working with a team of professional staff
