SUD Educational Prevention Specialist - Vista Maria : Job Details

SUD Educational Prevention Specialist

Vista Maria

Job Location : Dearborn Heights,MI, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-07T07:09:20Z

Job Description :
Description
  • Identify resources and build readiness to address substance use and misuse.
  • Represent the agency in community committees.
  • Provide consultation with individuals and systems within the community to facilitate coordination, collaboration, and cooperation between individuals, groups, and communities.
  • Provide structured opportunities for program participants to integrate the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to meet specific program goals and objectives.
  • Provide initial and ongoing program development in response to the assessment and evaluation process.
  • Provide substance use/misuse prevention programs to meet the needs and interest of recipients.
  • Put into action goals and steps identified through delivery of evidence-based interventions.
  • Use fidelity in all prevention programming.
  • Utilize effective communication skills.
  • Maintain written records and documentation of prevention projects and activities.
  • Plans, coordinates, and executes information dissemination, education and community-based strategies and activities.
  • Presents accurate information on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
  • Facilitates prevention activities in both small and large group settings.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of prevention services through participant evaluations.
  • Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
  • Complies with corporate compliance standards.
  • Keeps abreast of all required trainings including CPR, First Aid, Recipient Rights, and Person-Centered Planning, VCE trainings, etc.
  • Must possess a strong desire to help others.
  • Highly capable of relating with people of all varying backgrounds and cultures.
  • Must have excellent writing and speaking skills.
  • Must maintain accurate and sufficient documentation.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
RequirementsMinimum Required
  • Bachelor's degree in social work, Education, or a Human Services related field
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children, youth agencies, social services and school systems population and their families
  • A valid driver's license, registration, and insurance.
Preferred
  • Master's degree in social work, education, or a Human Services related field
  • Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) Certification, or Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) Development Plan.
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