Prevention Educator/Counselor, Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) (51917)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This position is responsible for facilitating identified Evidence Based Program curricula, information awareness activities, positive alternative activities, and Prevention & Early Intervention Counseling in order to prevent the development of maladaptive behaviors (substance abuse and gambling), reduce risk factors (harm reduction), and strengthen protective factors. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

Prevention Educator Responsibilities

• Utilize Evidence Based Practice (EBP) such as curriculum, early intervention, environmental strategies and counseling services as indicated, to seniors (60 years and older)
• Attend necessary EBP curricula training sessions in order to become proficient in facilitation with fidelity, and monitor participant attendance to achieve a minimum of 80%;
• Conduct Screening Brief Intervention Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) as indicated, delineate individual participant's personal goals for development, and complete accurate progress summary notes aligned with designated counseling goals;
• Submit required documentation promptly every week;
• Refer participants for support services internally or externally for appropriate services;
• Assist in outreach efforts to seniors, senior center administrators, and support staff to provide appropriate services;
• Participate in weekly individual supervision and monthly group case conference/peer supervision sessions as scheduled;
• Attend community meetings as scheduled to inform stakeholders and constituents of services;
• Fulfill the designated amount of weekly counseling and EBP sessions as specified;
• Complete all other assignments and tasks as specified by supervision.
  
  

Specific Responsibilities Pertaining To The WISE Program Include

• Participate in training workshops and webinars as scheduled
• Engage in coaching sessions on how to integrate mental health and referrals into work
• Identify mental health concerns and deliver brief evidence-based interventions to meet participant’s mental health needs
• Maintain proficient use of these mental health support skills
• Work towards improving mental health outcomes for participating elders
• Collaborate closely with Senior Centers and Service Coordinators to recruit seniors and accept referrals for screening
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Two years qualifying prevention work experience;
• Language fluency: Spanish/English or Mandarin/Cantonese/English preferred;
• Demonstrated experience working with elders in interactive workshop provision and structured activities;
• Established facilitation skills, networking, and rapport building with elders in conversations about sensitive topics;
• Possession of a patient, empathic, and extroverted demeanor
• Organizational and analytical skills which are informed by the priorities of the prevention program;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programming and internal databases monitoring progress to fulfill program goals;
• Ability to organize and maintain detailed records, complete necessary paperwork and meet prescribed deadlines;
• Capability to communicate well verbally and in writing;
• Adaptability to meeting changing priorities and meeting deadlines;
• Successful experience providing services to the target population
• Provide services in a manner sensitive to the characteristics and cultures of the population of the designated neighborhood
• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g., people of color, LGBTQ people, immigrants, criminal legal system involved persons, etc.).
  
  

EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or other related field,

Qualifications

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