Prevention Specialist

Sahuarita Unified School District; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Sahuarita Unified School District is seeking a Prevention Specialist to collaborate with the school community to plan, develop, administer and maintain a comprehensive substance abuse prevention program. The role requires independent judgment and strong program leadership.

The position focuses on needs assessment, program research and implementation, staff training, data collection, and coordination with outside agencies to promote a healthy school environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Counselor certificate required; Master’s degree.
• 4–6 years of work experience in youth development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience with staff development or educational program development desired.

Responsibilities

• Develops measurable goals and objectives for prevention programs.
• Identifies and analyzes needs of students, staff and community through a comprehensive needs assessment.
• Researches, selects and implements proven prevention programs.
• Develops and implements an assessment plan with data on success.
• Articulates and trains faculty and staff in anti-violence and drug-free curriculum.
• Oversees referral process for anti-violence and drug-free curriculum.
• Assists in pre-school orientation presentations to new teaching personnel.
• Reports to the principal on progress and future directions.
• Represents the school and district at external meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Staff development

Educational program development

Education

Counselor Certificate

Master’s degree

4-6 years related experience

Job description

Title:

PREVENTION SPECIALIST

Contract Terms:

10 Month

Salary Classification:

Certified - Exempt

General Statement Of Responsibilities:

To work with the school community to plan, develop, administer and maintain a program for the prevention of substance abuse and other issues relevant to the support of a healthy school environment. This position requires a high degree of independent judgment.

Essential Functions

• Develops measurable goals and objectives for prevention programs;
• Identifies and analyzes needs of students, staff and community through a comprehensive needs assessment;
• Researches, selects and implements programs that have been proven effective through research projects and that clearly represent a match between the needs identified at the site and the resources available in the program;
• Develops and implements an assessment plan that provides opportunities for program improvement and that provides data regarding the success of the program;
• Articulates and trains faculty and staff and monitors programs in anti-violence and drug-free school curriculum;
• Oversees identification and referral process for anti-violence and drug-free school curriculum;
• Assists in the pre-school orientation presentations to new teaching personnel;
• Reports, verbally and in writing, to the school principal on progress made in each area of the programs;
• Makes a recommendation to the principal concerning future directions in substance abuse and violence prevention;
• Promotes a positive school environment where learning and the development of healthy behaviors are actively supported;
• Maintains statistics and records of the programs and utilizes that data to fulfill required record-keeping associated with the grant requirements;
• Represents the school and the district as a liaison and coordinator at meetings with outside agencies and public speaking engagements;
• Provides information and training to students, in and out of classes, concerning substance abuse and violence prevention;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

.A. REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Counselor Certificate Required;
• Master’s degree;
• 4-6 years of work experience in a field closely related to youth development;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Evidence of specific training or skills in the areas of substance abuse and violence prevention;
• Ability to flex daily work schedule to meet the needs of the position;
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish, preferred;
• Experience with staff development and training and/or educational program development desired.

B. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

None specified

C. COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY

• Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team;
• Dedication to providing the highest level of service;
• Adherence to policies and procedures

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

A. TIME MANAGEMENT: Must plan three to six months in advance;

B. STRESS MANAGEMENT: Periodic stress due to intermittent time constraints;

C. PUBLIC CONTACT: Interacts primarily with students;

D. LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY: Must use sound judgment in performing the job and has responsibility for some equipment, tools or money, or access to confidential records.

EVALUATION PROCEDUR

E: In accordance with provisions specified in Governing Board policy;

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to the Principal;

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.