Prevention Specialist

The Council On Recovery

Job Location:

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reports to: Manager Prevention Resources and Services

SUMMARY: Serve as youth prevention counselor responsible for providing prevention services to residents of Houston Harris County and surrounding areas. Reports to the Program Manager and interacts closely with other staff and community members in matters relating to daily operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide alcohol and other drug abuse prevention services to youth and their family members residing in the Houston Harris County including drug education and information presentations as needed.
Documents activities administer survey questionnaires to program participants and compiles weekly statistical reports on services provided.
Respond to requests for information and makes appropriate referrals to community resources.
Is available to provide prevention services 37.5 hours per week as assigned adjusting schedule as needed to accommodate needs of community participants.
Inventories and maintains program supplies.
All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Bachelors degree in human services related discipline
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred and culturally sensitive to the needs of the community
Experience
Facilitated groups of children
Classroom management skills

Personal Attributes:

Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
Punctual and accurate in submitting weekly statistical reports on services provided
Good decision making skills
Ability to work as a team member
Able to conduct himself/herself in a professional manner

Required Experience:

Reports to: Manager Prevention Resources and ServicesSUMMARY: Serve as youth prevention counselor responsible for providing prevention services to residents of Houston Harris County and surrounding areas. Reports to the Program Manager and interacts closely with other staff and community members in ...