Prevention Provider

Position Summary

Responsible for providing prevention and education services in a variety of settings. May develop and implement prevention services over a varied group of topics including substance abuse, mental health, bullying, suicide and other areas as requested.

Position Description

• Remain current on Prevention and Education standards and ensure the program provides services in accordance with those standards
• Identify and assess needs of customers/clients
• Utilize supportive educational methods that are appropriate to customer and topic
• Complete service documentation accurately and timely in electronic health record
• Provide both prevention and education services
• Facilitate referral to and/or provide appropriate level of care
• Develop, define, and implement realistic, effective and measurable goals and plans for services
• Collect, track, and evaluate program data for fidelity and service quality
• Recruit community groups, schools, and others for prevention services
• Adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules, and regulations
• Drive for job duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Skill in prevention and education techniques and interventions
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate/interact with wide variety of people
• Knowledge of code of ethics, conflict of interest and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrate professional dress, speech, and behavior
• Detach from client issues and view objectively as appropriate to the position

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Be a Registered Applicant (RA) and obtain Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist Assistant (OCPSA) within 13 monthsof hire date.