Job Information
WestCare Foundation Prevention Specialist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Prevention Specialist
Job Details
Job Location
Milwaukee - 335 W Wright - Milwaukee, WI
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$17.50 - $17.50 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Position Summary:
The Prevention Specialist works to empower local communities, promote alcohol/drug-free lifestyles, and build community structures to support such lifestyles. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
Essential Job Functions:
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;
Creates and sustain systems and structures that discourage substance abuse, reduce its consequences, and encourage healthy behaviors in children, their families, and other adults;
Provides general supervision to participants in WestCare Wisconsins program(s) as needed;
Reports to immediate supervisor, any unusual incidents that should be brought to the attention of the Program Coordinator, Regional Vice President or the WestCare Foundation;
Attends all internal and external team meetings;
Maintains all data collection logs daily;
Provides transportation as directed by immediate supervisor;
Assists with overall facility maintenance and general housekeeping;
Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation;
Performs any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Certifications/Licensures:
Certified Prevention Professional certification preferred;Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified;
Must obtain Credible Messenger trainingas soon as such training becomes availablefollowing hire;
Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required;
Education:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or other field related to the position is preferred;
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience and Competencies:
Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses required;
Ability to communicate effectively in order to facilitate programming and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team required;
Ability to develop reports, create presentations and communicate finding to both internal and external audiences required;
Professional appearance and demeanor required;
Two (2) years of experience in a relevant position is highly preferred;
Experience in working with high-risk youth and their families preferred;
Experience in the creation and delivery of events and public presentations desirable;
Knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework highly desired;
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;
Professional appearance and demeanor required;
Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
Working Conditions:
Work is primarily performed in an office, residential, or outdoor setting;
Some outdoor activities and travel between multiple locationsmaybe required;
Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.