Salary Range $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category Nonprofit - Social Services Description Position Summary: The Prevention Specialist works to empower local communities, promote alcohol/drug-free lifestyles, and build community structures to support such lifestyles. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Essential Job Functions: + Empowers communities to promote alcohol/drug-free lifestyles, and helps to build community structures that support those lifestyles; + Encourages and supports coordinated, systemic approaches to the prevention of substance abuse; + Creates and sustain systems and structures that discourage substance abuse, reduce its consequences, and encourage healthy behaviors in children, their families, and other adults; + Provides general supervision to participants in WestCare Wisconsins program(s) as needed; + Reports to immediate supervisor, any unusual incidents that should be brought to the attention of the Program Director, Regional Vice President or the WestCare Foundation; + Attends all internal and external team meetings; + Maintains all data collection logs on a daily basis; + Provides transportation as directed by immediate supervisor; + Assists with overall facility maintenance and general housekeeping; + Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; + Performs any other duties as assigned. Qualifications Certifications/Licensures: + Certified Prevention Professional certification highly preferred; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified; + Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required; Education: + Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or other field related to the position is preferred; + High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Experience and Competencies: + Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques required; + Ability to communicate effectively in order to facilitate programming and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team required; + Ability to develop reports, create presentations and communicate finding to both internal and external audiences required; + Professional appearance and demeanor required; + Two (2) years of experience in a relevant position is highly preferred; + Experience in working with high-risk youth and their families preferred; + Experience in the creation and delivery of events and public presentations desirable; + Knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework highly desired; + Knowledge of child development, group dynamics, and behavior modification techniques preferred; + Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to prevention and substance abuse preferred; + Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among program participants, co-workers and community based stakeholders highly desired; + Professional appearance and demeanor required; + Must be sensitive to populations served. Working Conditions: + Work is primarily performed in an office or indoor setting; + Some outdoor activities and travel between multiple locations may be required; + Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.