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Prevention Specialist - Part-time Paid
Summary
Title:Prevention Specialist - Part-time Paid
ID:1203
Department:Prevention
Location:N/A
Description
 

Provides quality, evidence-based strategies to at-risk children, youth and families to reduce risk factors such as early initiation of substance abuse, violence, and other problem behaviors.

  • Facilitate small skills groups with targeted high-risk youth and conduct individual family support and parenting classes with selected families
  • Coordinate with community partners to schedule program services
  • Prepare program lessons, pack and transport materials for groups
  • Administer and collect program evaluation instruments

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Educational Psychology, Health Education or related field of study (equivalent work experience in a full-time, education-related position will be considered)
  • Experience teaching classes and facilitating small groups, particularly with individuals of various economic, social and ethnic backgrounds
  • Self-starter with a team mentality and the ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, adapt to change, handle stressful situations and respond appropriately to crisis.
  • Bilingual Spanish preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Computer literate with the ability to operate audio-visual equipment
  • Lift and carry program materials (approximately 20 pounds)
  • Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to provide a reliable personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed)
  • Pass criminal background check and drug screen

Part-time position, 20 hours per week. Work hours determined by the needs of the program. Late afternoon and evening work may be required.
$16.50 per hour

Submit resume on the career page of our web site: www.voaut.org/careers

EOE / Vets / Disabled

 

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