Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs (ATOD) Prevention Specialist
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs (ATOD) Prevention Specialist
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Job Description
The ATOD (Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs) Prevention Specialist under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Director for Health Promotion ill facilitate administration of Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students ( BASICS ) Cannabis Screening and Intervention for College Students ( CASICS ) and Tobacco Cessation Sessions for students. The ATOD Prevention Specialist will assist with developing implementing and assessing health promotion and education programs that are focused on ATOD issues. They will collaborate with colleagues in the Division of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Office to help develop recommend and implement educational sanctions and interventions for students found in violation of university alcohol and other drug policies. This position also helps to maintain a tobacco-free campus by providing education and information to students so they can make informed decisions regarding their health.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Facilitate BASICS CASICS and Tobacco Cessation administration including providing direct services to students focused on harm reduction strategies basic motivational interviewing or other behavioral interventions to support students in their awareness of alcohol and other drugs; engage with partnerships with other departments to facilitate the resolution of student conduct cases. Make referrals to other on and off campus resources. Plan and implement alcohol tobacco and other drugs awareness programs and campaigns including but not limited to Peers Against Tobacco ( PAT ) and U in the Driver Seat ( UDS ). Responsible for goal setting data collection data analysis and report writing as it relates to ATOD . Serve as main representative on the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act ( DFSCA ) Committee. Responds to media inquiries regarding ATOD policies and programming. Create and maintain partnerships across campus and in the community. Participate in committees as needed. Create social media newsletter content infographics and other media as it relates to ATOD education and awareness. Supports Health Promotion events outreach and activities as needed and scheduling rooms for events.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Health Promotion Public Health Psychology Social Work Nursing Health Sciences or related fields. One (1) experience in community outreach program design or program implementation. Experience with alcohol tobacco and other drugs prevention training or advising. Demonstrated skills and experience in a variety of educational methods including facilitation of presentations workshops and trainings.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) or more years experience in community outreach program design or program implementation. Certified Health Education Specialist ( CHES ). Experience with BASICS Tobacco Cessation education and/or CASICS . Trained and experienced in using motivational interviewing skills. Experience with data collection data analysis and report writing
Work Schedule
Monday Friday; 8:00am 5:00pm Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
