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

$16.00 - $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.
• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and / or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with.

Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.