Prevention Specialist

Our Program•Crystal River, FL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prevention Specialist provides challenging, rigorous, and relevant educational experiences that support students’ academic, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. The role coordinates and facilitates school-based activities and parent education services at assigned Hi-Five and Prevention Counseling schools. It also completes program data and quality monitoring, supports adherence to DCF licensing standards and contract requirements, and participates in the local county substance abuse coalition. The specialist serves as a school point of contact, maintaining communication with teachers, students, and parents and providing training and support to teachers, parents, and support staff. The role also coordinates and implements Prevention summer programming, including supervision of staff and coordination with the local Sheriff’s Department or sponsoring agency. Eckerd Connects Prevention Services provides substance misuse prevention education and community-based activities to build resiliency in youth. Its Hi-Five program serves elementary-aged youth through class, group, or individual services, while the RISE (Resilience in Strength and Empowerment) program serves middle and high school youth through group and individual sessions. Programs use evidence-based curricula covering life skills and age-appropriate substance misuse prevention, with the goal of building personal strengths and protective factors.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Social Work or Human Services; alternatively, an associate’s degree with at least one year of relevant experience is required. Additional years of related experience and education may substitute if the candidate has no degree.
At least 2 years of experience working with youth in a school, counseling, or other therapeutic environment.
Appropriate and valid state driver’s license and ability to meet Eckerd’s Auto Insurance requirements and drive for business purposes.
Pass a drug screen in compliance with the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
Skills in teaching; verbal, written, and listening communication; organization and task prioritization; maintaining case notes; counseling; child development; documentation; activity planning; motivation; creativity; and data collection.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering conflict resolution or social skills curricula.
Experience working with families in a supportive and developmental capacity.
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and facilitate school-based activities and parent education services at assigned Hi-Five and Prevention Counseling schools.
Complete program data and quality monitoring for Prevention programming, including data entry, adherence to DCF licensing standards, and contract compliance.
Participate actively in the local county substance abuse coalition.
Serve as a point of contact at the school and facilitate ongoing communication with teachers, students, and parents.
Provide training and support to teachers, parents, and support staff to enhance services for identified youth.
Coordinate and implement Prevention summer programming, including supervising staff and coordinating with the local Sheriff’s Department or sponsoring agency.
Provide educational experiences that support students’ academic, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional potential.