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About the role

Prevention Specialists I/II provide education, consultation services, and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public to prevent alcohol and drug abuse in the County. They also perform prevention activities designed to prevent alcohol and drug abuse.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development, monitoring, and coordination of program goals.
• Maintains records and prepares reports for state and local agencies.
• Maintains records and prepares reports for state and local agencies.
• Monitors prevention activities and conducts community substance abuse prevention programs for targeted groups.
• Assists in promoting the development of collaborative prevention efforts.
• Assists in conducting prevention activities via data collection and analysis.
• Promotes local neighborhood action groups designed to address local alcohol and other drug related problems.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and planning sessions.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience working in substance abuse prevention or related social services in a public or certified private welfare agency.
• Completion of a two (2) year college degree in behavioral sciences, psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience working in substance abuse prevention and related social services in a public or certified private welfare agency at a level comparable to that of a Prevention Specialist I with the County of Lake.
• Completion of a four (4) year college degree in behavioral sciences, psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of psychological and social aspects and characteristics of substance abuse.
• Knowledge of drugs and drug abuse patterns, alcoholism, and the physiological effects of drug abuse and alcoholism.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for conducting assessments of individuals’ substance abuse problems.
• Knowledge of available community resources for substance abuse services.
• Knowledge of requirements and needs of persons with serious substance abuse problems.
• Knowledge of state and local laws, policies, and procedures governing the administration of alcohol and drug prevention and treatment programs.

Skills

• Handle stress and unstable client behavior.
• Communicate effectively with people from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Explain complex and technical terminology and concepts in an understandable and non-threatening manner.
• Establish and maintain a variety of personal and administrative records, clinical documentation, and related materials.
• Represent the Substance Abuse Program in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, other County staff, and other government organizations.
• Work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients.

Benefits

Details about benefits are not provided in the given job posting.

Pay

Prevention Specialist I - $2,698.23 - $3,279.73
Prevention Specialist II - $2,974.82 - $3,615.91

Schedule

Details about schedule are not provided in the given job posting.