Prevention Specialist - PREVE006626

Prevention Specialist - PREVE006626

12 Sep 2024
Pennsylvania, Media, 19063 Media USA

Prevention Specialist - PREVE006626

Prevention Specialist - PREVE006626

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Description: In this role, the Prevention Specialist will be needed for Tobacco contract initiatives which include working with youth for tobacco and vaping education, recruiting youth for Tobacco Resistance Initiative (TRU), Vaping cessation programming, and legislative visits to keep Master Settlement Agreement funding level for Prevention work.In addition, the Prevention Specialist will work across Chester County to promote the new County-wide Stall Story initiative. This would include meeting with schools and other organizations to increase the awareness for monthly campaigns for Prevention.Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (some evenings and weekends required)

Location: Media, PAProgram: Prevention Planning

Pay Rate: $17 /hourJob Functions:

Effectively implement program goals regarding service delivery

Maintain effective and efficient communication with the direct supervisor

Report to direct supervisor, and other staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner

Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor

Maintain compliance with all the necessary training requirements and personnel documentation standards

Complete all required training as per Professional Development Plan

Submit to Human Resources copies of all the necessary documentation regarding degrees, licenses, certifications, clearances, and formal pieces of training

Possess and apply knowledge of all laws, regulations, contractual requirements, and agency policies and procedures governing the operation of their program

Provide services in full compliance with all applicable licensing standards, contractual requirements and all agency policies and procedures

Report incidents through the incident management system in a timely and effective manner

Establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with schools, community members, community support service representatives, and agencies

Work within a group to develop internal systems to improve or ensure quality services

Participate in agency or department committees

Submit accurate and timely timecards and expense reports

Maintain accurate records of services provided and submit records promptly as dictated by program

Possess knowledge of Best Practice Standards of ATOD prevention programming, and principles of cultural competency

Deliver all program services as compliant with Best Practice Prevention standards and utilize culturally competent principles

Develop the knowledge and skills to implement prevention programming in schools effectively and community settings

Prepare complete lesson plans before program delivery

Provide evaluation tools to participants and collect as the program dictatesMinimum Requirements:

Education: B.A. in education/or health discipline or a minimum of 2 years experience working with youth or

families in a related settingExperience: Prior experience working with youth or familiesLicensure/Certifications: None RequiredClearances: Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal clearance, and verification that the employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion listNote: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and ExperiencePreferred

Bachelors or better.What's in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees => 30 hours/week):

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) with Company Match

Transportation Subsidy

Employee Recognition Programs

Referral Bonus opportunities

And More!Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation gender identity

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Job Details

  • ID
    JC52499559
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  • City
  • Full-time
  • Salary
    N/A
  • Hiring Company
    Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
  • Date
    2024-09-13
  • Deadline
    2024-11-11
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