Prevention Specialist at Sahuarita… · Sahuarita

Title: PREVENTION SPECIALIST

Contract Terms: 10 Month

Salary Classification: Certified - Exempt

General Statement Of Responsibilities: To work with the school community to plan, develop, administer and maintain a program for the prevention of substance abuse and other issues relevant to the support of a healthy school environment. This position requires a high degree of independent judgment.

Essential Functions

• Develops measurable goals and objectives for prevention programs;
• Identifies and analyzes needs of students, staff and community through a comprehensive needs assessment;
• Researches, selects and implements programs that have been proven effective through research projects and that clearly represent a match between the needs identified at the site and the resources available in the program;
• Develops and implements an assessment plan that provides opportunities for program improvement and that provides data regarding the success of the program;
• Articulates and trains faculty and staff and monitors programs in anti-violence and drug-free school curriculum;
• Oversees identification and referral process for anti-violence and drug-free school curriculum;
• Assists in the pre-school orientation presentations to new teaching personnel;
• Reports, verbally and in writing, to the school principal on progress made in each area of the programs;
• Makes a recommendation to the principal concerning future directions in substance abuse and violence prevention;
• Promotes a positive school environment where learning and the development of healthy behaviors are actively supported;
• Maintains statistics and records of the programs and utilizes that data to fulfill required record-keeping associated with the grant requirements;
• Represents the school and the district as a liaison and coordinator at meetings with outside agencies and public speaking engagements;
• Provides information and training to students, in and out of classes, concerning substance abuse and violence prevention;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

.A. REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Counselor Certificate Required;
• Master’s degree;
• 4-6 years of work experience in a field closely related to youth development;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Evidence of specific training or skills in the areas of substance abuse and violence prevention;
• Ability to flex daily work schedule to meet the needs of the position;
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish, preferred;
• Experience with staff development and training and/or educational program development desired.

B. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS None specified

C. COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY

• Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team;
• Dedication to providing the highest level of service;
• Adherence to policies and procedures

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

A. TIME MANAGEMENT: Must plan three to six months in advance;

B. STRESS MANAGEMENT: Periodic stress due to intermittent time constraints;

C. PUBLIC CONTACT: Interacts primarily with students;

D. LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY: Must use sound judgment in performing the job and has responsibility for some equipment, tools or money, or access to confidential records.

EVALUATION PROCEDURE: In accordance with provisions specified in Governing Board policy;

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Principal;

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.