Mhs i - Prevention specialist

Position Purpose

Provide education, resources, and support to children and their families who might be at risk for substance abuse.

Education/Experience

Graduate from an accredited College or University with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the social services, psychology or related field. Have a minimum of one year experience working with adults experiencing HIV/ substance abuse.

Licensure / Certification

HIV/ AIDS 501 certified. Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association. Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Skills / Ability

Possess knowledge of substance abuse , Community-Based Organizations and private providers of services. Good documentation skills, ability to work independently, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Position responsibilities (This is a non-Exempt position)
• Implement prevention programs within school-based programs
• Provide educational prevention programming using evidenced based practices to elementary, middle, and high school students in designated schools and in the community
• Collaborate with schools, parents, teachers, community organizations, church groups, and community stakeholders
• Provide education and programming to parents and families
• Develop presentation and conduct workshops within the community
• Distribute resources, information, to support children, families, and the community who may be at risk for substance abuse.
• Conducts outreach activities to educate the target population regarding substance abuse
• Conducts educational sessions as detailed in the program curriculum.
• Conducts pre-and post-knowledge tests.
• Document service delivery in electronic health record
• Provides services in a sensitive non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner to a diverse population.
• Submit required documentation in the expected timely manner.
• Develop and maintain resource database to facilitate linkage and access to resources for consumers.
• Provide goal oriented and individualized supports through screening, planning, linkage, advocacy, coordination, and monitoring of client’s response to education.