Prevention Assistant

Prevention Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting in the monitoring, developing and implementing of prevention services.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily in a timely manner.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This person must be proficient in interpersonal and communication skills, as well as time management and organizational skills. Must have excellent computer skills and comfortable with public speaking.  This person must have the ability to work well with people and interact professionally one-on-one or in group settings.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in the human service field is preferred; experience in prevention programming may be accepted.  Applicants must be certified as a Prevention Consultant or Specialist, or obtain the certification within two years of employment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 25 pounds or less; manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Job Duties

- Develop and distribute resource materials for use by constituency groups in providing proven prevention practices

- Actively represent the regional program in prevention associations

- Maintain inventory of clearinghouse and program materials, and order as needed

- Assist with program development and design to include outline layouts for upcoming projects, trainings and events; assist in marketing the regional prevention program

- Assist with coordination and cooperate with programs within the service area, between other RPP areas and statewide activities

- Organize and conduct checks for SYNAR Compliance

- Promote the Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA) survey

- Advocate the work of constituency groups to plan, develop, implement and sustain effective prevention initiatives

- Initiate and maintain contact with school districts and health educators in each county served

- Prepare monthly/quarterly DAABHS reports and attend grantee meetings

- Follow all company policies and procedures

- Multitask, prioritize and manage time, as needed

- Other duties as assigned

Benefit package includes employee health and vision insurance ; paid PTO after 90 days, ten paid holidays.  There is access for dental insurance, life insurance and a 401K plan.

Per insurance, employees must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.