Prevention Specialist

6 months ago

Palatka, United States Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare Full time

Prevention Specialist

Top reasons to work for SMA Healthcare:

* Career growth and advancement potential
* Great benefits such as: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Paid Personal Leave (up to 25 days after 3 years of service)
* 403b Retirement Plan (matches one to one of employee contribution for the first 3%, then a 50% match on the next 6% of employee contribution)

Essential Job Functions:

* Develop and implement evidence based prevention groups such as anger management, social skills, coping skills, etc.
* Participate as community liaison, and in prevention activities and school based meetings to assist with appropriate service placement.
* Establish and maintain inter-agency relationships to promote services in the community.
* Advocate for clients' rights and preferences.
* Instruct, orient, and maintain an awareness of proper safety procedures and guidelines.
* Participate in in-service training.
* Complete billed hours reporting in data systems.
* Stay current on prevention related topics and keep Regional Prevention stocked with up to date researched materials.
* Develop and provide staff related training on risk factors.
* Adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules and regulations.
* Additional duties may be required as per specific program guidelines.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education and/or Experience: Graduation from an accredited school with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other relevant Human Services discipline. Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) preferred. Master's Degree preferred. Additional education and/or experience may be required as per specific program guidelines.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities:

* Skill in time and organizational management; ability to complete work under strict time lines, while maintaining flexibility to assist with client issues/concerns.
* Ability to quickly assess situations and use sound judgment in diffusing potentially risky situations; ability to identify services needed by clients during the rehabilitation process.
* Ability to follow both oral and written instructions and complete tasks as instructed.
* Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
* Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports.
* Ability to communicate clearly with clients to develop a supportive and trusting relationship.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, medical and clinical professionals, educational systems, court systems, and the general public.
* Knowledge of community resources.
* Knowledge concerning current information in the area of mental illness and substance abuse and treatment and related behavioral problems specific to the age and population served.

Necessary Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Florida driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of personal automobile insurance if required to drive an SMA vehicle and/or use a personal vehicle for SMA business. Complete State of Florida mandatory background screening prior to start of employment. Complete SMA required training during the first six (6) months of employment and updated if required.

Physical: Mobility and ability to bend and reach during an 8-12 hour day. Able to lift minimum 10 pounds. Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to evaluate, intervene, treat, and record client health care needs. Fine motor skills for legible and accurate charting, daily correspondence and presentation, either manually or orally. Work endurance ability to work 8-12 hour shifts with a meal break, as possible. Routine 8-12 hour shifts. Hours and days off may vary. Extra hours may be required. Work assignment locations may vary.

Application:This class specification is intended to identify the class and illustrate the kinds of duties that may be assigned to its incumbents. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties whose performance may ever be required of such an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such individuals may be given.

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