Prevention Specialist
About The Position
Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE POSITION SUMMARY: The Prevention Specialist will be responsible for assessing the needs of at-risk members of their site, such as educating those within the community utilizing evidenced based programs, child neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, unmet emotional needs, stresses of child care, drug/alcohol abuse, attitude towards violence and peer pressure. The Prevention Specialist will be responsible for identifying and counseling participants that are identified as as-risk, based on the aforementioned definitions. This position also requires daily travel throughout Staten Island and reliable transportation. Please note this is a Part-Time position, Monday-Friday 2:30pm-5:30pm/ 6pm (approx. 10-20 hours per week/ 2-3 days per week). This position also requires daily travel throughout Staten Island and reliable transportation is a MUST. Fluent SPANISH Speaking is a PLUS.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Early Childhood Education or other directly fields required
- Must be 18 years or older
- Reliable mode of transportation
- Valid drivers license
- 2+ years of direct working experience in youth services or school aged children (5yrs to 18yrs of age)
- Ability to work on community outreach and administrative tasks
- Experience using Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint, Google Drive and remote video platforms
- Strong verbal, problem solving and written communication skills
- Demonstrates ability to conduct and complete work independently, including meeting deadlines, while contributing to a collaborative team effort
- Willing and able to take initiative and allow for a flexible work schedule; including some nights and occasional weekends
- Demonstrates an understanding of and values individuals’ different capacities, cultures, and abilities
Nice To Haves
- Fluent SPANISH Speaking is a PLUS.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate individual and group counseling
- Attend and participate in professional development and staff training
- Implement and assist in the creation of evidence-based curriculum
- Conduct assessments and complete prevention counseling paperwork, in a timely manner based on departmental policies and procedures.
- Complete documentation corresponding to delivery of prevention services
- Monitor data collection and attendance records; accurately maintain record keeping based on departmental needs and protocols
- Demonstrate positive leadership and act as a positive role model to participants and staff within the department and including staff from other departments within UAU.
- Responsible for providing and creating engagement within the community and target population participants by providing outreach support to those identified as at-risk
- Publicly address community members in a public forum, whereas the Prevention Specialist is responsible for educating and marketing prevention services.
- Develop, enforce and teach age appropriate social, physical and emotional behaviors
- Administrative tasks and duties to be completed in a timely manner, based on deadlines and department policies and procedures
- Effectively provide daily, weekly and monthly communication updates related to Prevention both via email and departmental meetings.
- Abide by all safety protocols as outlined by OASAS, Department of Health/OCFS, DYCD and UAU
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
