What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Program Liaison position at RIZE Prevention Inc.?
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Job requirements
The successful candidate will be a college graduate with a background in education, social work, ministry, or equivalent relevant experience in community service or outreach, student mentorship and advising, or youth ministry. He/she will possess a positive disposition, an eagerness to learn, a strong attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to take ownership of projects both big and small. The ideal candidate will have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of technology to enhance the organization day-to-day business, and creativity to help with marketing and communications regarding the iRIZE program.
About us
RIZE Prevention is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing drug prevention and intervention programs to middle schools, houses of worship and youth organizations. Our mission is to empower teens to resist drugs and make healthy lifestyle choices. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.rizeprevention.org.
I RIZE Program Liaison
This is a newly created position that we envision growing in scope and responsibility over time. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about educating young teens regarding resisting drug use, facilitate positive peer engagement, and mentoring them during the course of the school year as the navigate the challenges of middle school.
The iRIZE Student Liaison primary responsibilities are to provide core iRIZE program support to the Executive Director and act as outreach coordinator to middle school administrators and school counselors, parents, and students. He/she is a public facing professional who will be committed to providing programs focused on drug prevention and social and emotional health focused intervention support to middle school students. He/she should have strong communication skills, work ethic and a ‘can do’ attitude, taking responsibility for projects related to the iRIZE program. He/she is excited to be stretched with new tasks and challenges, while maintaining a philosophy that all tasks are important and should be done well, no matter how small.
The iRIZE Student Liaison is an important role that is critical to the overall success of the iRIZE program. He/she will be the ‘face’ of RIZE Prevention in middle schools receiving the iRIZE program during the course of the school year. He/she will be responsible for all communications with administrators, school counselors, students and parents regarding student interactions with the program. His/her responsibilities also include coordinating with the Administrative Manager on a calendar of events and activities with students and school staff to ensure that this audience properly receives the iRIZE program, understands its evidence-based methodology and program components, and adequately understands how the Community Connector for Families in Crisis resource guide and financial aid service function.
The iRIZE Student Liaison reports to the Executive Director, with immediate supervision of his/her daily tasks and weekly reporting being conducted by the Administrative Manager. Tasks and responsibilities can vary throughout the year as organizational need and related activities evolve.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
We adhere to the guidelines set by the CDC and Greenville County Schools.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Mental & Behavioral Health Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)
- working with adolescents: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location