Prevention Assistant
Harbor House, Inc.•Fort Smith, AR
About The Position
The Prevention Assistant assists in monitoring, developing, and implementing prevention services. The role supports prevention programming, resource development, program coordination, compliance activities, reporting, and outreach across the regional service area. The employee must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner, follow company policies and procedures, multitask, prioritize, manage time, and complete other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Proficient interpersonal and communication skills.
- Time-management and organizational skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Comfort with public speaking.
- Ability to work well with people and interact professionally one-on-one and in group settings.
- Must be certified as a Prevention Consultant or Specialist, or obtain certification within two years of employment.
- Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 25 pounds or less; manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a human service field is preferred.
- Experience in prevention programming may be accepted.
Responsibilities
- Develop and distribute resource materials for constituency groups to use in providing proven prevention practices.
- Represent the regional program in prevention associations.
- Maintain inventory of clearinghouse and program materials and order supplies as needed.
- Assist with program development and design, including outlining upcoming projects, trainings, and events; assist with marketing the regional prevention program.
- Assist with coordination and cooperation among programs within the service area, other RPP areas, and statewide activities.
- Organize and conduct checks for SYNAR Compliance.
- Promote the Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA) survey.
- Advocate for constituency groups as they plan, develop, implement, and sustain effective prevention initiatives.
- Initiate and maintain contact with school districts and health educators in each county served.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly DAABHS reports and attend grantee meetings.
- Follow company policies and procedures.
- Multitask, prioritize, and manage time as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employee health insurance
- Employee vision insurance
- Paid PTO after 90 days
- Ten paid holidays
- Access to dental insurance
- Access to life insurance
- Access to a 401K plan
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