What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention Education Specialist position at Saint Vincent College?
Description
Saint Vincent College Prevention Projects currently has an opening for a full time Prevention Education Specialist 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).
Education
Required Qualifications:
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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Saint Vincent College Prevention Projects currently has an opening for a full time Prevention Education Specialist 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).
Education
Required Qualifications:
- BS/BA Education; certified at the Pre-school through Secondary Level. Advanced degree in Education or associated discipline desired.
- CPS certification highly desirable.
- 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.
- Ability to be flexible with work hours.
- Current Act 34 and 151 Clearances.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
- 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 (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.
- 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 projectors, props, etc.) weighing 20-40 pounds.
- Frequent travel throughout Westmoreland and surrounding counties to deliver services.
- Ability to be flexible with work hours.
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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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