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TO Prevention Specialist NC 2523

Soaring Eagle Casino

Mount Pleasant, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Behavioral Health, Community and Social Services, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Federal Laws and Regulations, Focus Groups, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Legal, Legal Reports, Microsoft Office, Newsletter, Primary School, Program Evaluation, Program Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Social Work, Substance Abuse, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Mount Pleasant, MI
POSTED
1 day ago
SHIFT: Monday-Friday
WAGE: $16.01
Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit
Position Summary:
- Under the supervision of Native Connections Project Coordinator, provide primary prevention education regarding substance abuse and suicide in youth, targeting the Saginaw Chippewa Indian tribal community, schools, surrounding area. Present culturally appropriate behavioral health prevention programs which reach the target populations in all aspects of the community including but not limited to: schools, community organizations and tribal departments. Must be culturally sensitive and emphasis should be placed on incorporating cultural components in the prevention programming. All Behavioral Health staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work closely Native Connections Project Director, Data Analyst and advisory boards to identify and plan effective prevention strategies and programs.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of prevention programming through the use of surveys, focus groups, and culturally appropriate processes.
- Provide information and education to the community through newsletter or newspaper articles, informational booths or speaking engagements.
- Represent the Behavioral Health Native Connections team by collaborating with other agencies and tribal departments on prevention-related committees and activities.
- Provide referral services for individuals who are in need of substance abuse or mental health counseling.
- Complete monthly activity logs.
- Attend all meetings and trainings as approved by supervisor for the purpose of upgrading knowledge and expertise for all job duties.
- Adhere to client confidentiality and comply with department policies and federal regulations under the Privacy rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
- The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Contacts/Purpose of Contacts:
- Contact with tribal youth, adults, families, the general public, social services, court or legal systems and other agencies and providers deemed appropriate to accomplish effective services and treatment exercising discretion and judgment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in Human Services or related field.
- An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered.
- Experience with Native American traditions and cultural processes.
- Experience in working collaboratively across multiple organizations and community systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
- One year experience in program planning and presenting prevention education.
- Experience working directly with Native American communities.
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