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.