JOB DESCRIPTION Postion Title: Prevention Specialist DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Prevention REPORTS TO: Leidy ArredondoFLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non- ExemptSUPERVISES: NoneWORK SCHEDULE: Full TimePay: $12.00TRAVEL: Occasionally Job Summary Responsible for the provisions youth Training using the Evidence Based Curriculum, and providing Prevention presentations to the community in support of Program services. Work requires that staff promote proactive processes to address and promote health and wellness for individuals, family, and communities by enhancing protective factors, and by precluding negative factors which place individuals at risk for substance abuse. Work requires basic concern for quality of care, appropriate for helping for helping at risk youth. Required Education and Work Experience Associates Degree in Psychology, Education, Sociology or related field;Have designation of CPS or APS or achieve APS designation within 20 months of employment. 2-4 Years Experience Any combination of education and experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description. Essential Functions Communicate with Program Supervisor and coordinating program activities with service providers, school districts and community as job requires. To include education presentation, attend general staff meetings; representing and speaking before public and in the private sector. Provide Youth training using the Evidence Based Curriculum to youth attending the training program.Participating in the program to include administration of surveys to each participant, and appropriate referral if needed.Provide problem identification and referral to appropriate community based agency'sDocumenting attendance and participation in a timely manner in compliance with agency policies and procedures, including documentation of services provided documentation of referrals made, progress and follow-up reports and other timely status and compliance reports as requested by the Program Supervisor.Providing information about intervention of drug, alcohol and tobacco use; keeping current to literature and development s in the field.Implement and become familiar with key measures for reporting purposes, and maintain appropriate CSAP strategies pertaining to program design. Prevention Specialist (Con't) Attend specific training in the curriculum implemented for prevention education/skills training before facilitating sessions independently and specific 15 hour training as required.Prepares and maintains records as required and administer consent forms and participant files on a timely manner.Perform other duties as assigned or designated by Supervisory or Executive Staff.It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.Desired Skills and ExperienceHave knowledge of the agency's programs in order to refer individuals who seek information.Maintain working knowledge of personnel and company policy and procedures.Ability to express self, in English, in a clear, concise, understandable manner, both orally and in writing.Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.Reflect a pleasant attitude that represents Aliviane, Inc in a positive manner within the community at large, and maintain a professional attitude to the employees, clients and public at all times. Project the same positive manner while attending community activities.Ability to interact with adults in a positive, courteous respectful and professional manner.Strives for personal and organizational excellence.Ability to work in a collaborative manner.Able to accept responsibility; follow or exceed organizational standards. Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.