Prevention Specialist
The Council on Recovery
Reports to: Manager, Prevention Resources and Services SUMMARY: Serve as youth prevention counselor, responsible for providing prevention services to residents of Houston, Harris County and surrounding areas. Reports to the Program Manager and interacts closely with other staff and community members in matters relating to daily operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provide alcohol and other drug abuse prevention services to youth and their family members residing in the Houston, Harris County, including drug education and information presentations as needed.
- Documents activities, administer survey questionnaires to program participants, and compiles weekly statistical reports on services provided.
- Respond to requests for information and makes appropriate referrals to community resources.
- Is available to provide prevention services 37.5 hours per week as assigned, adjusting schedule as needed to accommodate needs of community participants.
- Inventories and maintains program supplies.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in human services related discipline
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred and culturally sensitive to the needs of the community
- Experience
- Facilitated groups of children
- Classroom management skills
- Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
- Punctual and accurate in submitting weekly statistical reports on services provided
- Good decision making skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Able to conduct himself/herself in a professional manner
Vacancy posted 18 hours ago
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