Prevention Specialist - Full-Time

Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.

Summary

The function of this position is to provide substance abuse prevention and mental health promotion services to community members in a variety of community settings. Collaboration and communication with Montgomery County ADAMHS, OMHAS, community partners, and GESMV staff is essential in this position. Employees are expected to value the highest ethical standards, quality services, and good customer service. We also value quality communication skills in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities supervised by an appropriately licensed practitioner include:

• Maintains efficient and timely documentation of services and program activities, and submit program reports and records within GESMV Behavioral Health guidelines.
• Collaborate with schools, civic organizations, church groups, and community organizations to provide information and awareness on a range prevention topics.
• Network with other prevention providers and social service agencies within the region.
• Participate in substance use prevention and mental health promotion campaigns such as We Are the Majority, United Against Violence, Be Present, etc.
• Participate in Montgomery County Prevention Coalition meetings and committee meetings.
• Participate in health fairs, business expos, parades and other community events for the purpose of promoting healthy lifestyles and wellness.
• Provide training to community members on prevention topics appropriate to expertise, interest, and knowledge.
• Attend training, seminars, workshops, and classes to achieve required credentials and continuing education as required by the agency and licensing boards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Executive Director to meet program and agency objectives. Performs community outreach, information and referral, and education assignments, as well as consultation services as approved by supervisor.
• Attends community meetings, GESMV staff meetings, in-services, case conferences, supervision sessions, etc. as scheduled.
• Comply with all Agency policies, procedures and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain same to meet CARF, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned including support activities as needed to augment functioning of the agency.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred; high school diploma or GED with relevant experience considered in lieu of degree.

Must have a Prevention license (RA, OCPSA,OPCS, or OCPC) through Ohio Chemical Dependency Board or be willing to pursue training to obtain such licensure.

Maintain up to date CPR and First Aid certification.

Experience Requirements

Prevention experience or related experience doing community engagement and/or education regarding health and social issues.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider. If at any time the employee is unable to maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to GESMV’s liability insurance provider, they must immediately notify Human Resources. Must maintain proof of having auto insurance.

Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.

Skills & Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Excellent communication skills
2. Must possess the ability to network and collaborate with community partners.
3. Leadership and mentoring skills.
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills.
6. Computer skills WORD, Excel PowerPoint and ability to access online resources.
7. Demonstrate initiative, as well as, the ability to work cohesively within a team.
8. Ability to show care, warmth, patience, and nurturing to the target.
9. Displays good customer service skills with clients, internal colleagues and our community at large.
10. Work within budget and funder guidelines.
11. Assist with publicity and outreach activities.
12. Collect necessary data for outcome reporting.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations.