Prevention Education Specialist

Description

Position Title: Prevention Education Specialist

Reports to: Prevention Education and Community Outreach Services Manager

Supervises: None

Primary Function

Responsible for assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of activities essential to the delivery of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Abuse Prevention and Violence Prevention Services (Pre-school through grade 12) and participating in public relations, community outreach, and marketing events.

Education

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

BS/BA Education; certified at the Pre-school through Secondary Level. Advanced degree in Education or associated discipline desired. Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) certification desirable.

Experience

Preferably three (3) years experience in teaching, counseling, or human service at the Pre-school through 12th grade level. Knowledgeable in current ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs) and/or violence prevention processes.

Essential Duties

• Provide direct ATOD prevention services to students in pre-school, elementary, and secondary schools. These services involve teaching ATOD and Violence Prevention in-class lessons, and/or other activities assigned by the Prevention Education and Community Outreach Services Manager.
• Assist teachers, administrators, and other school personnel in the implementation, ongoing support, and follow-up of the Saint Vincent College Prevention Projects Prevention Education Services. This may include meetings with educators after the school day, curriculum consultation, and planning other in-school prevention activities.
• Assist in the design and development of ATOD and Violence Prevention lessons, props, workshops, and special trainings that support program objectives.
• Assist in the development, timely collection, and tabulation of program and training evaluation materials.
• Develop and provide prevention information and materials to parent groups/associations and community coalitions/organizations. Fulfilling this responsibility may require hours beyond the normal workday.
• Work to obtain and/or maintain professional credentials (e.g. CPS) through trainings, workshops and staff development events.
• Keep current with changes in the field and maintain skills and knowledge relevant to drug and alcohol prevention, conflict resolution, and violence prevention fields through reading, by attending workshops, and through interaction with other professionals.
• Maintain accurate program reporting and billing data as required (e.g. population supported, audiences served, hours, activities, etc.).
• Input required data entry information regarding school services (e.g. on-line data entry).
• Assist in design of workshops and training sessions for school or other professionals.
• Participate in presentation of seminars, workshops for school or other professionals.
• Attend Prevention Specialists’ staff meetings and provide professional/personal input to program strategies as appropriate.
• Responsible for use, maintenance, and return of program materials (including props, AV’s, puppets, equipment, manuals, etc.).
• Participate in public relations, community outreach, and marketing efforts.
• Respond professionally and appropriately to all service recipients and funding sources.
• Maintain an overall positive work attitude, promoting cooperation and professionalism in interactions with other staff members.
• Attend meetings, internal and external, and other related duties as may be assigned or required by Executive Director or Prevention Education and Community Outreach Services Manager.
  
  

Special Challenges And Environment

Performs in both a standard office environment and in classrooms throughout Westmoreland and surrounding counties on a daily basis.

Physically capable of lifting and transporting classroom equipment (audio-visual materials, props, etc.) weighing 20-40 pounds.

Travel required throughout Westmoreland and surrounding counties to deliver services. A valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License is required. Current Act 34 & 151 Clearances.

Ability to be flexible with work hours.

All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, and encourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.

PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.

About the Organization Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourages the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other characteristic protected by law.