What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention Specialist position at Northwest Family Services?
This position provides evidence-based prevention and early intervention services to students in the Reynolds and Gresham school districts.
Primary Responsibilities
· Work with students to reduce community, school, peer, and individual risk factors such as truancy, poor school performance, alcohol and drug use, negative student behavior, and negative peer association.
· Provide or assist with trainings such as Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention, and other trainings to youth, parents, and families.
· Participate in meetings where at-risk youth issues are discussed with school staff.
· Provide or assist with evidence-based prevention classes.
Education / Experience
· An Associate degree in a related field is preferred but not required.
· A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) is preferred but not required.
· Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.
· Experience as a Youth Peer Support Specialist is preferred but not required.
· Experience working with youth in a school setting is preferred but not required.
Organizational Culture
Northwest Family Services, through our mission, practices and the services we offer, are committed to the belief that all people deserve dignity and respect. As we serve our communities, we will continue to work together to listen, to learn, and to act to overcome historic values and structures that have led to discrimination and inequities.
We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where all staff are valued and given opportunity to grow and succeed equitably. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, primary language, ethnic background or socioeconomic status. NWFS pursues policies, strategies, and programs which promote cultural responsiveness in our daily work. We seek staff who share our vision and commitment to our communities.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $28
