Prevention Specialist
Cleveland, OH 
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Job Description
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Pearl Road - Cleveland, OH
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
 
Salary Range
$45,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Job Shift
1st Shift
Description

Job Summary: Develop and deliver alcohol, tobacco and other drug education to youth and/or adults at risk for substance use or abuse. Provide referrals to other services.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
* Contractors
* Interns

Essential Functions:
* Deliver prevention education programs to adults and/or youth who are referred to the Agency or walk in across a broad continuum
* Develop program content, enhance program environment, and prepare all program materials.
* Respond to external inquiries regarding prevention education programming
* Refer program participants to other community services, as needed
* Partner with prevention staff to plan, promote, and implement Agency-sponsored prevention activities and events
* Prepare daily activity logs, quarterly reports, and other required documentation

Required Skills/Abilities:
* Has worked with medical health record
* Comfortable with online conferencing platforms
* Great communication skills - adaptable in communication with youth vs. adults

Education and Experience:
* Registered Applicant License (RA) for Prevention within six months of hire
* Understanding of Medical Health Records
* Valid driver's license
* Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social work or another related field

Minimum Qualifications:
* Valid driver's license
* Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications:
* 2-5 years experience in prevention services /training delivery
* Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist (OCPS)
* Certified Health Education Specialist CHES
* Master's Degree in Public Health, Social work or another related field

Physical Requirements:
* Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and standing, bending and moving.
* Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.

* Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:
Business hours generally Monday through Friday, however some evening & weekend hours may be necessary to meet all client services / programs. Position may also be required to respond to emergencies (on-call) depending on program / level of care.

***Covid-19 and Flu vaccination is required***

FLSA Status: Non-exempt


Travel: Periodic travel within community and between locations


Note: While this position description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.


DEI Mission Statement: Establishing a culture that values and embeds diversity, equity, and inclusion into the organization to advocate for the needs and concerns of staff and those we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits, in accordance with the law, discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, military status, national origin, disability, age, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:
* Has worked with medical health record
* Comfortable with online conferencing platforms
* Great communication skills - adaptable in communication with youth vs. adults

Education and Experience:
* Registered Applicant License (RA) for Prevention within six months of hire
* Understanding of Medical Health Records
* Valid driver's license
* Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social work or another related field

Minimum Qualifications:
* Valid driver's license
* Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications:
* 2-5 years experience in prevention services /training delivery
* Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist (OCPS)
* Certified Health Education Specialist CHES
* Master's Degree in Public Health, Social work or another related field

Physical Requirements:
* Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and standing, bending and moving.
* Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.

* Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:
Business hours generally Monday through Friday, however some evening & weekend hours may be necessary to meet all client services / programs. Position may also be required to respond to emergencies (on-call) depending on program / level of care.

***Covid-19 and Flu vaccination is required***

FLSA Status: Non-exempt


Travel: Periodic travel within community and between locations


Note: While this position description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.


DEI Mission Statement: Establishing a culture that values and embeds diversity, equity, and inclusion into the organization to advocate for the needs and concerns of staff and those we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits, in accordance with the law, discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, military status, national origin, disability, age, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
1st Shift
Salary and Benefits
$45,000.00 Salary/year
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2 to 5 years
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