Prevention Education Specialist

Center for Youth Services•Rochester, NY

23d

About The Position

A Prevention Education Specialist is responsible for developing and/or delivering research-based curriculum with fidelity through youth and adult planned duplication sessions; trainings; and multi-session, psycho-education groups regarding alcohol and drug use, chemical dependency and other related topics relevant to youth, families and those who work with youth. PE Specialists are responsible for promoting/marketing the Center's prevention services. This position also provides outreach via information dissemination on the full array of collaboration services provided by The Center for Youth. The PE Specialist may be called upon to fulfill the duties of the Social Learning Specialist in his/her absence and therefore may be cross-trained in that position. PE Specialists facilitate youth development groups; independent living skills training for the clients of the Center House – an emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth (and other sites as needed); provide consultation/support to other programs and are a training resource to the agency. Note : This is a full-time, 12-month position. Routine work hours overlap to the school day 37.5 hours/week. Special events or projects may take place during the early evenings occasionally.

Requirements

Be youth and family friendly
Adhere to ethical conduct
Demonstrate professionalism, i.e., timely, dependable, responsible, flexible
Be non-judgmental and respectful
Be creative
Possess dynamic platform and facilitation skills
Be a self-starter
Model principles of inclusion and tolerance
Be youth centered and positive
Understand urban issues
Have strong literacy (i.e., reading, writing, comprehension) skills
Conduct research on prevention theory and best practices
Have knowledge of asset development; risk and protective factors; positive youth development; child and adolescent development principles; community resources
Effectively promote knowledge and skills development and positive behaviors
Have the ability to positively engage with key stakeholders
Possess effective communication skills (i.e., listening and speaking; written and verbal)
Work well both independently and as part of a team
Be able to provide leadership when requested
Be able to establish effective working relationships with school and center staff
Adolescent development including positive youth development, asset development, risk reduction and protective factors, child and adolescent development principals
Youth serving systems
Community resources
Client advocacy
One to three years of directly related experience with proven platform skills and the ability to facilitate experiential groups.
A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in an Education or Human Service related field.
Authorization for the agency to obtain driving record information
A valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to agency insurance carrier and regular access to a motor vehicle
Automobile insurance at the level of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident Bodily Injury and $50,000 Property Damage
Candidates must be able to be autonomously mobile in providing prevention services in numerous settings including: The Center House; Center offices; numerous city and suburban schools; and other community locations throughout the County.

Nice To Haves

A Master's Degree, CPP/ICPS/CASAC, advanced training and/or certifications in professional areas directly related to the skills required is preferred.
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Responsibilities

Implement needs assessment
Facilitate trainings including research/science-based curriculum with fidelity, planned duplication sessions
Develop and maintain resource files and outlines
Complete accurate and timely records, service, evaluations and Monthly QA reports
Design services based on curriculum and Teacher Needs Assessments
Record keeping (Pre/Post Testing)
Development and maintenance of resource files and training aids
Provide referral readiness support to teachers
Perform other duties as assigned
Participate in monthly individual and group supervision and weekly agency trainings
Outreach and information dissemination
Intake, needs assessment and service planning
Knowledge of school policies and procedures