Prevention Specialist - Austin

Phoenix House Texas

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Auto Insurance, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Communication Skills, Community Development, Crisis Intervention, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Driver's License, Interpersonal Skills, Licensing, Microsoft Office, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Social Work, Sports, Staff Training, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
1 day ago

In addition to all components of the above position summary the following Essential Duties and Responsibilities are essential to successful performance in this positionResponsible for accurate completion of monthly reports and other documentation related to the progress of participants in the program.Promotes and utilizes a research-based curriculum as designated by the program contract for youth and/or families.Presents facilitate, and co-facilitates various group, individual, family, and public education presentations.Conducts pre-tests and post-tests on all participants as designated by the program contractProvides crisis intervention and referrals for participants as neededAttends and participates in the local school, community, staff, and other meetings in accordance with program needs.Provides youth supervision in all program activities.Adheres to the professional ethics and conduct of standards as established by Phoenix House policies.Coordinates and develops community resources and referrals.Coordinates and facilitates activities that include meals, snacks, field trips, arts & crafts projects, and sports activities.Attends all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House and state licensing requirements, completes all training on timeAttends and participates in program and all staff meetingsAdheres to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for othersOther duties as assignedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES The incumbent in this position has no supervisory responsibilitiesEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS Degree in education, social work, or related field preferred.Two years' experience working with youth in chemical dependency prevention, intervention, or treatment setting. One-year of experience working with families is preferred for programs with family programs.Must maintain a valid Drivers' License, have proof of automobile insurance and maintain a safe driving record based on Phoenix House policyKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES To perform this position successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability requiredDemonstrated commitment and adherence to Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values: I CARE For Integrity, Collaboration Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward-ThinkingProficiency in MS Office systemsAbility to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with youth, team members, parents, and community contacts.Ability to effectively present material to facilitate learning and life skill development in youthAbility to effectively manage classroom while presenting educational materialEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with othersCommunicate effectively with others both orally and in writingAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced changing environmentAbility to establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with patientsAbility to model positive behavior and demeanorExcellent time management and organizational skillsAbility to be flexible; problem solver, self-directed; customer service-oriented, and collaborativeSkills and ability to engage and develop a rapport with patients and families of various backgrounds#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Phoenix House Texas