Job DescriptionDavis Behavioral Health, Inc. is seeking part-time Prevention Instructors to facilitate evidence-based prevention education classes for adults, youth, or families in community settings throughout Davis County. Instructors may teach in schools, community centers, or other public venues, and work in coordination with the Communities That Care (CTC) coalitions. This position is funded through grants and focuses on delivering high-quality prevention programming to reduce risk factors and build protective factors in the community. The schedule of worked hours for this position is flexible to the semester and what programs the schools are being taught in. At most, an instructor could be teaching 10 hours a week during the school calendar year. For more information about the program, please visit: https://catch.org/program/vaping-prevention/This job posting is to hire instructors for the Catch My Breath program.Primary Job DutiesThe Program Instructor is responsible for performing the following essential job functions at the expected level and within the expected timeframes:Teach CATCH My BREATH in English to youth in a school based setting. CATCH My BREATH is an evidence-based youth vaping prevention program for youth. For more information on the program visit: http://cathc.org/program/vaping- prevention/Classes will be held throughout Davis County schools on Mondays through Friday according to the assigned schedule. Classes are taught in one 1 hour blocks for the junior high and high school or four 30 min sessions for the elementary schools alignment with the schools class schedule. Instructors are required to cover both sessions for each class they are assigned. Instructors are asked to report to work 20min before schedule class time to find rooms and set up class materials.Instructors are paid $20 per hour to conduct the program and for 30 minutes of preparation prior to the session (a total of 2.5 hours per session). Other duties and responsibilities and needed and assigned.Essential Job FunctionsDeliver evidence-based prevention curricula with fidelity to program model and training standardsPrepare materials and content prior to class sessionsEngage participants through interactive and supportive instructionMaintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environmentCommunicate effectively with co-facilitators, program coordinators, and site contactsTrack attendance, collect program evaluation data, and submit required documentationAttend mandatory training sessions and periodic staff meetingsCommit to teaching all days outlined in the program schedules and adhere to timelinesOther duties and responsibilities and needed and assigned.Skills & AbilitiesThe Program Instructor must possess:Strong presentation and group facilitation skills.Effective communicator and collaborator.Experience working with youth ages 11-18 years old. The ability to be flexible with individuals and activities.A willingness to prepare before the session in order to lead effectively.Comfortable teaching about substance use and prevention and facilitating the program as designed and outlined in the manual.A commitment to facilitate classes identified on schedule.A willingness to fill out any reporting requested.Spanish speaking is a bonus. Physical DemandsTasks require a variety of physical activities, not involving muscular strain, but do require frequent walking, standing (for at least an hour long while teaching), sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and seeing. Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity are required for many tasks. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, and discriminating thinking. Must have the ability to walk short distances and carry program supplies (up to 50 lbs.).CompensationThe Catch My Breath Program Instructors are compensated $20.00 per hour to conduct the program and for one hour of preparation prior to the session (a total of 4.5 hours per session).LocationClasses are held within the community, typically at schools, city buildings, or local businesses. Instructors must have a valid Driver's License and vehicle to get to and from the program site and to pick up/drop off program supplies.Instructors must also be able to regularly access a computer (minimum of two times a week) within the 7-week course they teach for training, preparation, and other employment purposes. Required ExperienceEducation/Licensure/CertificationBachelor's degree preferred, preferably in social work, education, psychology, or other social science program.Complete all required training that is assigned to the Program Instructor position by defined deadlines.An online COSP training is required upon hired.Final employment will be contingent upon successful completion of training and certification by the program trainers.There may be some instructors that are trained but will serve as substitutes or reserves depending on the number of families recruited to participate and the number of groups held.All instructors will have two fidelity observations of their lessons to measure adherence to the program curriculum.COSP manuals are the property of Davis Behavioral Health and lent to instructors for their use while teaching the course.Experience RequiredPreference will be given to applicants who have previous experience with teaching, health promotion, or a background in a mental-health or human development related field.Must be at least 18 years of age. The selected candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening. DBH will not hire individuals currently using illegal drugs or abusing alcohol; therefore, making employment at DBH conditional upon successfully passing pre-employment drug screening by providing a valid sample. Candidates who are offered employment are required to report for a drug screen at an Intermountain WorkMed location within 24 hours of being requested to do so by the DBH Human Resources Department.Davis Behavioral Health works with Federal grants and must comply with the Federal drug laws, including no use of medical marijuana.BenefitsThe part-time positions at DBH are not eligible to participate in the agency's benefits program.All employees at DBH are eligible to utilize the agency's robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Intermountain LiVe Well.Davis Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer.DBH Criminal Background Check & Drug Screening DisclaimerDavis Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace and requires all employees to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening. DBH will not hire individuals currently using illegal drugs or abusing alcohol; therefore, making employment at DBH conditional upon successfully passing pre-employment drug screening by providing a valid sample. Candidates who are offered employment are required to report for a drug screen at an Intermountain WorkMed location within 24 hours of being requested to do so by the DBH Human Resources Department.Davis Behavioral Health works with Federal grants and must comply with the Federal drug laws, including no use of medical marijuana.Further, all employees at DBH must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check as part of DBH's licensing agreement with the State of Utah. Failure to pass either screening will result in the termination of any job offer submitted and/or employment for any individual who has started employment while the criminal background screening is in process. Pending and/or open charges will likely impact a candidate's ability to pass the pre-employment criminal background screening.
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