Prevention Specialist

The Council On Recovery; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Council On Recovery seeks a Youth Prevention Counselor to serve residents of Houston and Harris County. You will work with youth and families, providing prevention services and educational presentations, and help connect participants with community resources.

You will report to the Program Manager, collaborate with staff, complete weekly statistics, and maintain program supplies while upholding professional standards and confidentiality.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a human services related discipline.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred and culturally sensitive to the needs of the community.

Mansioni

• Provide alcohol and other drug abuse prevention services to youth and their family members residing in the Houston, Harris County area.
• Documents activities, administer survey questionnaires, facilitate tobacco compliance checks, and compile weekly reports.
• Respond to information requests and refer to community resources.
• Work 37.5 hours per week as assigned, adjusting schedule as needed.
• Inventory and maintain program supplies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Report writing

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in human services

Descrizione del lavoro

SUMMARY:Serve as youth prevention counselor, responsible for providing prevention services to residents of Houston, Harris County and surrounding areas.Reports to the Program Manager and interacts closely with other staff and community members in matters relating to daily operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide alcohol and other drug abuse prevention services to youth and their family members residing in the Houston, Harris County, including drug education and information presentations as needed.
• Documents activities, administer survey questionnaires to program participants, facilitate tobacco retail compliance checks, and compiles weekly statistical reports on services provided.
• Respond to requests for information and makes appropriate referrals to community resources.
• Is available to provide prevention services 37.5 hours per week as assigned, adjusting schedule as needed to accommodate needs of community participants.
• Inventories and maintains program supplies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in human services related discipline
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred and culturally sensitive to the needs of the community

Experience

• Facilitated groups of children
• Classroom management skills

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
• Punctual and accurate in submitting weekly statistical reports on services provided
• Good decision making skills
• Ability to work as a team member
• Able to conduct himself/herself in a professional manner