Prevention, Education and Intervention Specialist

The Prevention, Education and Intervention Specialist is responsible for execution of all education, prevention, intervention, and community collaboration for the Youth Center at SDAIHC.

The Specialist will deliver activities and education that will promote youth wellness and risk reduction for youth between the ages of 10-24 of the SDAIHC service area.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Primary Functions :

• Provide regular and consistent community education within schools, youth-serving nonprofit organizations, and afterschool programs.
• Plan and coordinate activities to promote cultural and traditional wellness, decrease harmful behaviors, and promote community wellness and resilience.
• Be trained on and deliver evidence-based curriculum to diverse groups.
• Prepare monthly narratives of activities, data collection, and analytical reports as directed including funding agencies surveys.
• Communicate with parents and youth with confidence verbally, and in writing.

Be willing to be in teaching, mentoring and youth guidance positions in the community and after school program.

• Ability to work with people of all social and ethnic backgrounds and to resolve conflicts, negotiate situations and facilitate consensus.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective peer relationships with coworkers within the department, clinic-wide, and the community.
• Responsible for assessing the program needs of students in the program and making referrals to clinic services as necessary.
• Assist with social media marketing and promotion for youth programs.
• Assist with the development of program materials, forms, tracking measures, and other informational resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree and / or professional experience working with youth education, health promotion, wellness programs.

Preferred :

• Experience serving a multinational, multicultural population.
• FQHC background.
• Familiarity with Community Health Clinics and / or Indian Health Clinics.
• ECW EHR.
• Knowledgeable about the local Native American community.
• Bilingual, English / Spanish.

Special Conditions of Employment :

• Covid-19 fully vaccinated.
• Current BLS and CPR certification.
• Has a clean driving record and insurance as required by the state.
• Has reliable transportation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meticulous records.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Able to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all during the course of work.
• Bilingual in Spanish / English a plus.
• Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite or related programs.
• Ability to learn other accounting software systems.

Physical and Mental Requirements :

• Able to lift / move up to 40 pounds, move from place to place.
• Able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods.
• Able to stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods.
• Ability to do math, organize and prioritize workload, work effectively and efficiently under stress.
• Ability to supervise, multitask, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, and understand English.

Customer Service :

• Actively supports, promotes, and works to fulfill the Mission, Vision, and core values of SDAIHC.
• Provides excellent internal and external customer service.
• Demonstrates SDAIHC’s Standards of Customer Service Behavior : Compassion, Attitude, Communication, Appearance, Sense of Ownership, and Teamwork.
• Participates in ongoing customer service training.
• In every action, seeks to promote SDAIHC as a top service organization.

Quality Management :

• Contribute to the success of the organization by participating in quality improvement activities.
• Complies with all SDAIHC policies and procedures and proactively participates in the implementation of new initiatives.
• Participate and ensure continuous quality improvement process as directed by clinic leadership.

Safety :

• Ensures regulatory compliance and adherence with policies and procedures related to safe work practices.
• Participate in infection prevention through appropriate use of infection control measures during patient treatment and patient interactions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for maintaining physical spaces, equipment, and supplies.
• Uses all appropriate equipment and / or tools to ensure workplace safety.
• Immediately reports unsafe working conditions.

Privacy / Compliance :

• Maintains privacy and security of all patients, employee, and volunteer information and access to such information. Such information is accessed on a need-to-know basis for business purposes only.
• Complies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations. Reports on unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful behavior or activity.
• Upholds strict ethical standards.

Flexibility :

Available for all shifts and, when required, able to work evenings and weekends.

Disclaimer :

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Preference is given to qualified American Indian / Alaskan Natives in accordance with the American Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.

S. Code Section 472, 473 and 473a). In other than the above, the San Diego American Indian Health Center, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer.

Acknowledgement :

San Diego American Indian Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or any other protected class, political affiliation, or belief.

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