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GULF COAST CENTER - JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Prevention Specialist

Location: Galveston County

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Working Status: Full Time with Benefits

Summary:

The Prevention Specialist will assist the Prevention Services Program Director in implementing and maintaining a comprehensive substance use prevention program for youth and families in accordance with HHSC contractual guidelines. The Prevention Specialist is responsible for providing outreach, education and other prevention services that promote a proactive process to address health and wellness for youth, families, and communities by enhancing protective factors that increase knowledge, skills, and attitudes for making healthy choices. These services promote a proactive process to address adverse childhood experiences, social determinants of health, and community risk and protective factors. Services address the State's four prevention priorities: underage alcohol use, tobacco and nicotine products use, marijuana and other cannabinoids use, and prescription drug misuse. To address these prevention priorities, the Prevention Specialist will utilize evidenced-based curricula, to provide classroom instruction within schools. Family education will be offered at community sites throughout Galveston and Brazoria counties to meet the needs of youth and families. Job duties include outreach, public speaking, working as a part of an interdisciplinary team, coordinating service delivery, providing outreach, facilitating and preparing special events, participating in health fairs, community events, and other job related duties as deemed necessary by the coordinator. Service delivery may be provided in non-traditional settings, and require irregular, evening and potentially weekend working hours.

Gulf Coast Center is committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms. Gulf Coast Center defines diversity broadly including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, abilities (mental/physical), gender, gender identity, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and age. Gulf Coast Center embraces trauma sensitive and informed practices, provides suicide safer care, and fosters a safe and compassionate environment that promotes racial and health equity.

Job Duties: (To be performed with or without accommodation as based on ADA requirements)

The Prevention Specialist will be responsible for the following:

Essential Job Duties:

Facilitate youth/parent education groups on topics related to tobacco, alcohol and other drug use
Document services provided per HHSC contractual guidelines and current GCC policies and procedures. All documentation shall be complete, accurate, clean, and meet established timeframes.
Maintain accurate records for services rendered to corroborate key measures as specified by the HHSC contract.
Comply with all GCC training requirements and those outlined in the HHSC contract specific to this position.
Plan, assist, coordinate services and activities with community agencies related to family empowerment and substance use prevention, such as health fairs, Red Ribbon Week, summer camps, etc.
Coordinate and conduct community education programs on Substance Use Prevention Provide outreach and other services in Galveston and Brazoria Counties
Proactively seek opportunities to establish formal linkage, Memorandums of Understanding) and coordinate with other community resources.
Presentations will be conducted per HHSC contractual guidelines and curriculum timeframes.
Presentations will be based on the following evidenced based curriculum(s): Strengthening Families (YPU), Positive Action (K-12)
Complete all assigned tasks by due date or inform supervisor why the established due date is not possible.
Will be responsible and accountable for the adherence to and promotion of the agency compliance policy and will require communication with various departments to foster, develop and continue our community partnerships as it relates to the position.
Treat all individuals with the utmost courtesy, decency and respect.
Provide responsive, and efficient services.
Interact with staff, consumers, local entities and advocacy groups to provide a service that meets local needs.
Provide highest level of Customer Service for both internal and external customers.
Required to report personnel leave; flex time and emergency leave to assigned supervisor.
Strict adherence to the professional, ethical, and legal requirements set forth in GCC's Business Code of Conduct as well as the Corporate Compliance Plan.
Consistent adherence to the Center's Dress Code.
Consistent adherence to Center safety guidelines and expectations.
May be required to travel within Brazoria and Galveston Counties.
Out of region travel may be required to attend trainings.
Must maintain a clear driving record and driver's license in accordance with our Driver Policy.
Requires current Texas Driver's License, reliable transportation and must maintain current auto liability insurance.

Non-Essential Job Duties:

Supervision:

Receives direct supervision from Prevention Services Program Director

Required Education:

Requires High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education/Licensure/Certifications:

Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) preferred and/or must achieve Associate Prevention Specialist Designation within 20 months of employment

Required Licensure/Certifications:

Required Experience:

A minimum of one year experience working with clients in a community or nontraditional setting is required.
Must be tobacco free, with a minimum of one year since cessation date.

Preferred Experience:

One to two years experience working with substance-related addictive disorders is preferred.

Pay: $16.80 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Loan forgiveness
Paid jury duty
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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