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. Responsible for training all staff in prevention and education services and appropriate use of the service.
Position Description:
Provide both prevention and education services to school districts in Clinton and Warren Counties
Develop, define and implement realistic, effective and measurable goals and plans for services in partnership with schools
Identify needs of the population served and utilize supportive educational methods that are age/developmentally appropriate to the population and topic
Collect, track, and evaluate program data for fidelity and service quality
Complete service documentation accurately and timely in electronic health record
Assist with community prevention projects and activities at community events & information dissemination tables; provide trainings for faculty and/or community members
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
Qualifications
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:
Minimum of Associate’s Degree; Bachelors degree in public health, health education, community health, social services preferred
Must have or be willing to obtain a Prevention credential (RA, OCPSA/OCPS) within 12 months of hire; CHES & CDCA are acceptable
Must pass required background checks
Must have current driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and insurance
Essential Functions/Physical Demands:
Positional: Driving in accordance with job duties assigned. Occasional standing and walking. Constant sitting.
Gross Mobility: Rare climbing, or crawling. Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling or crouching. Frequent to constant reaching, handling and fingering.
Sensory: Rare tasting/smelling. Infrequent use of color vision. Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent use of near and midrange visual acuity, and visual accommodation. Frequent to constant talking.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Mental Health Care
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