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Prevention Specialist
Prevention Specialist-March 2024
Pinellas Park
Mar 29, 2026
About Prevention Specialist

  Prevention Specialist

  Job Details

  Job Location

  Pinellas Park - 8800 49 N 403 - Pinellas Park, FL

  Position Type

  Full Time

  Education Level

  High School

  Salary Range

  $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

  Job Category

  Nonprofit - Social Services

  Description

  Position Summary:

  The Prevention Specialist educates program participants on HIV transmission and prevention, the hazards of substance misuse/use/abuse, life skills, and other health-related topics. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

  Essential Job Functions:

  Ensures that a comprehensive HIV, substance abuse, life skills, and other health-related topics education program is offered to program participants;

  Improves the health, welfare, and well-being of program participants by providing educational and therapeutic activities, including education and testing on HIV, the misuse/use/abuse of substances, life skills, etc.;

  Assist staff members with service delivery, provide life skills instruction, and make referrals to appropriate social service agencies;

  Cooperate with other staff and management to ensure smooth operations;

  Attend and provide HIV testing and education at community events;

  Advocates for informed choices by providing resources and referrals for continued care;

  Documents all pertinent data collected in the Clinical Data System;

  Collects statistical data, maintains logs, and provides regular reports to the supervisor;

  Empowers communities to promote alcohol/drug-free lifestyles, and helps to build community structures that support those lifestyles;

  Encourages and supports coordinated, systemic approaches to the prevention of substance abuse;

  Attends all required internal and external team meetings;

  Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation;

  Performs any other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  Essential Qualifications:

  Certifications:

  HIV/AID 501 Certification through the Florida Health Department is required within 90 days.Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently certified;

  Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required;

  Education:

  High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

  Experience and Competencies:

  Two (2) or more years of experience in a relevant position is required;

  Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques required;

  Ability to communicate effectively to facilitate programming and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team required;

  Ability to develop reports, create presentations, and communicate findings to both internal and external audiences required;

  Professional appearance and demeanor are required;

  Knowledge of group dynamics, and behavior modification techniques preferred;

  Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to prevention and substance abuse preferred;

  Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among program participants, co-workers, and community-based stakeholders highly desired;

  Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.

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