Prevention Specialist

Summary of Position

Implement curriculum in classroom and/or group settings within schools, community venues and/or systems of care (i.e. detention centers, group homes, etc.). Assist in the coordination and delivery of community based grant activities with children/youth, parents/caregivers and other members of identified service areas. Attend meetings and trainings. Regular and reliable attendance is required. Ability to travel overnight will be required upon occasion (expenses paid).

Social Skills Enhancement (Project BASIC) serves elementary school children (grades K–3) by enhancing students’ interpersonal skills. Lessons taught through social/emotional curriculum help children learn to understand and acknowledge their feelings. The Program also aides in identifying emotionally disturbed children. This free program is provided through a grant from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies and procedures of Centerstone and grant funding entity, as well as, the organizational polices of service delivery settings (i.e. schools, community centers, detention centers, group homes).
• Maintain required written documentation and submit required reports within the specified period of time.
• Utilize behavior-management techniques appropriately in classroom and/or group settings.
• Relate to the community, (i.e. school staff, professionals, parents/caregivers, and youth) positively while demonstrating professionalism at all times.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and other training sessions, as required. Maintain a team approach with peers, coordinator and manager by working cooperatively on behalf of the prevention programs, and the children/youth served.
• Demonstrate competency in presenting curricula as evidenced by positive Site Reports and Evaluator/Supervisor Observations.
• Adhere to program standards regarding participant contacts as dictated by Centerstone and funding organization.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Able to work independently with an “off-site” supervisor.
• Ability to speak publicly in front of a diverse group of children/youth, parents, and professionals in multiple settings (i.e. classrooms, systems of care, community meetings, school boards, etc.) in rural/suburban/urban communities.
• Ability to present prevention information on challenging topics such as substance use, bullying/violence, emotional development, and/or teen pregnancy/STIs using a trauma informed approach.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field required.

Reliable, insured transportation and a valid driver’s license are mandatory as travel (mileage paid) to setting sites/meetings/trainings is required.