Prevention Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Prevention Specialist position requires a passionate individual who is dedicated to serving the needs of the urban American Indian population. This position implements direct parent and youth engagement, curriculum, education, and community-coalition capacity building to impact substance abuse and prevent suicide through a culturally relevant prevention model. They are directly involved in raising awareness about the prevention of substance abuse including high-risk drinking, marijuana, prescription drugs, and suicidality as advised by a community coalition. Specialist is responsible for recruitment and outreach of youth and parents; workshop facilitation; event coordination; community/partner collaboration; and follow-up/retention services. Specialist will communicate effectively with members of their team, other PIC service areas, leadership team, community partners, and other professionals. Specialist will have a strong ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships. Specialist will also participate in data gathering, program assessment, and completion of required documents and reports. 

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in Strategic Planning of multiple state, federal and other grants to remain in compliance with deliverables. 
• Effectively work with a team to coordinate multiple trainings/events throughout the year as described in Strategic Planning. 
• Facilitate, teach and retain participants in evidence-based curriculum (Parenting in 2 Worlds, Living in 2 Worlds), community education workshops (Gathering of Native Americans, Safeguarding Medication, Marijuana 101, Vaping 101) and/or Suicide Prevention trainings/events, as assigned. 
• Assurance of the program curriculum delivery with reliability, integrity, and compassion 
• Ability to multi-task, work on several co-occurring events/workshops/trainings, both small and large, in a fast-paced environment. 
• Administer confidential data collection, data assessment, and data storage process. 
• Works closely and communicates effectively with Prevention Program Manager(s), project mini-teams, and other PIC services areas (i.e. Youth Development, Language & Culture, Community Support). 
• Timely record keeping and completion of required project reports as required. 
• Creation, coordination and implementation of appropriate events and presentations. 
• Collaboration with partnering organizations, coalition and community members to increase program effectiveness and awareness. 
• Works closely with affiliate programs including the Urban Indian Coalition of Arizona (UICAZ). 
• Implement program, financial and organizational procedures. 
• Participate in scheduled external and internal meetings and trainings. 
• Participate in other Phoenix Indian Center events, fundraisers, and outreach opportunities as needed. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree plus two years’ relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• 2 years of facilitation or classroom experience required. 
• Ability to develop professional relationships with key community representatives. 
• Must be a self-starter and work with minimal supervision to complete the job and meet grant deliverable requirements. 
• Must be able to work independently and within a team to meet grant deliverables. 
• Must be able to schedule, identify priorities and meet deadlines. 
• Ability to motivate and engage the professional, education, social service, and humanities service provider community and youth and community members at large. 
• Ability to strategize, problem solve and coordinate plan execution. 
• Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends. 
• Ability to communicate ideas, findings, recommendations, and outcomes to peers and management. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams). 
• Knowledge of American Indian youth and family strengths and stressors within urban communities. 
• Knowledge of risk and protective factors. 
• Understanding of American Indian Culture(s). 
• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and/or carry small parcels, packages and other items with a minimum weight of 25lbs, to walk short distances, and drive a vehicle when necessary. 

PREFERENCE:  

In accordance with the Indian Preference Policy, preference is given to American Indians. To claim American Indian preference, a copy of tribal affiliation must be submitted with resume and supplemental information form. 

Note - All staff requirement: 

• Must have or able to obtain a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card within 90 days. 
• Dependable transportation, valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance coverage in compliance with Center requirements.