Prevention Specialist
About The Position
Centerstone is a leading nonprofit behavioral health system dedicated to improving lives through care. As a trauma-informed organization, Centerstone fosters a culture of understanding and resilience. This position involves implementing curriculum in various settings such as schools, community venues, and systems of care (detention centers, group homes). The role also includes coordinating community-based grant activities for children/youth and parents/caregivers, attending meetings and trainings, and occasional overnight travel. The Social Skills Enhancement (Project BASIC) program, funded by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, aims to enhance interpersonal skills for elementary school children (grades K-3) by teaching social/emotional curriculum and identifying emotionally disturbed children.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field required.
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Able to work independently with an “off-site” supervisor.
- Ability to speak publicly in front of a diverse group of children/youth, parents, and professionals in multiple settings (i.e. classrooms, systems of care, community meetings, school boards, etc.) in rural/suburban/urban communities.
- Ability to present prevention information on challenging topics such as substance use, bullying/violence, emotional development, and/or teen pregnancy/STIs using a trauma informed approach.
- Reliable, insured transportation and a valid driver’s license are mandatory as travel (mileage paid) to setting sites/meetings/trainings is required.
Responsibilities
- Implement curriculum in classroom and/or group settings within schools, community venues and/or systems of care (i.e. detention centers, group homes, etc.).
- Assist in the coordination and delivery of community based grant activities with children/youth, parents/caregivers and other members of identified service areas.
- Attend meetings and trainings.
- Adhere to policies and procedures of Centerstone and grant funding entity, as well as, the organizational polices of service delivery settings (i.e. schools, community centers, detention centers, group homes).
- Maintain required written documentation and submit required reports within the specified period of time.
- Utilize behavior-management techniques appropriately in classroom and/or group settings.
- Relate to the community, (i.e. school staff, professionals, parents/caregivers, and youth) positively while demonstrating professionalism at all times.
- Attend meetings, conferences, and other training sessions, as required.
- Maintain a team approach with peers, coordinator and manager by working cooperatively on behalf of the prevention programs, and the children/youth served.
- Demonstrate competency in presenting curricula as evidenced by positive Site Reports and Evaluator/Supervisor Observations.
- Adhere to program standards regarding participant contacts as dictated by Centerstone and funding organization.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
