Prevention Specialist

Prevention Specialist

Under the supervision of the Director of Prevention Services, the Prevention Specialist at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay (BGCGTB) will be working with middle school age youth, between the ages of 10 and 15 who are at risk of becoming involved in substance abuse related activities, specifically opioids.

The successful candidate will show passion for youth, be able to articulate how they steward resources, identify how integrity relates to the position, and have a history of demonstrating respect for all contacts including clients, peers, agency partners, and the general community.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school administrators, guidance counselors and teachers to coordinate schedules throughout the school year.
• Develop a working relationship with the teachers in your area.
• Become a PCS Volunteer and follow all rules and guidelines that apply.
• Implement the 4-day Opioid Prevention training, which includes PowerPoint and activities, to Middle Schoolers with confidence, and demonstrate strong classroom management.
• Be able to keep track and organize the data weekly/yearly.
• Deliver lessons in the Clubs during Holidays and Summer breaks.
• Provide information to community partners to help generate new students to join this program.
• Attend staff meetings regularly to receive and share information and new ideas.
• Always maintain strict confidentiality.
• Assist in other areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, education, or counseling – or actively seeking degree with graduation date within a year of hire.
• Three to five years of related experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
• Self-disciplined, takes initiative, remains focused in the face of pressure.
• Proven ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, and good humor.
• Demonstrates a relentless commitment to excellence in all tasks.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license: must be able to pass an MVR per our insurance.

Travel may be required to multiple Club facilities throughout Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas County for training and/or other business purposes.

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 accommodation 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 sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and use a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to bend and lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate - high. Flexibility to working schedules may be required due to changing needs.

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this job classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Reasonable accommodation will be possible and based on an individual basis.

Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.