Job Description
Job Summary: Under limited supervision, uses intermediate skills obtained through experience and training to facilitate educational workshops and sessions. Using evidenced based strategies, delivers programs to individuals, families and communities designed to promote awareness and provide tools to mitigate the risk of substance misuse and other harmful behaviors. Receives general guidance and direction to perform a variety of non-routine tasks with limited decision-making responsibility. Some judgment is required to adapt program content and respond to participant inquiries. Resolves most questions and problems and refers new or unusual issues to a higher level. Regular contact with program participants and other health educators is required to develop, enhance and deliver content.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Facilitate educational workshops/sessions in local schools, community and faith-based organizations.
· Assist Program Manager in preparing lesson plans that conform to program guidelines, are age appropriate, and based on the needs of the participants.
· Attend program meetings and trainings.
· Conduct pre and post program evaluations and prepare reports. Assist in the evaluation of information to identify program gaps and potential future programming.
· Provide presentations on general substance use issues and LAHC’s services as needed.
· Disseminate substance use information at health and public fairs, school open houses and other community events.
· Establish and maintain liaison relationships with appropriate agencies regarding substance use prevention.
· Ensure assigned paperwork is completed and maintained in accordance with LAHC and funding source standards.
· Attends assigned meetings as required.
· Remains current in substance abuse prevention training and educational techniques,
· Maintains regular and consistent attendance.
· Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications.
· Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
· National and local substance use, and prevention statistics demonstrate the ability to apply current trends to service delivery.
Skill in:
· Facilitation and/or classroom training experience
· Public speaking
· Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including Microsoft Office and Teams
Ability to:
· Design, develop and deliver program content.
· Must have strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
· Travel to multiple sites to provide services
· Partner with other members of the department as well as other functional areas of the organization to accomplish objectives.
· Capture participant attention and influence, motivate and persuade to achieve desired outcomes.
· Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
· Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
· Establish and maintain effective working relationships
· Cultural competency is a must.
· Solid organizational skills: ability to manage multiple projects and meet deliverables and expectations.
· Bilingual preferred
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
· Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree
· Required Disciplines: social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, consumer/community services, family studies, family and/or child development, guidance/school counseling, counseling psychology, education, public health, human services, criminal justice or a relate field)
-or-
· At least 1 year of experience in public speaking and/or curriculum development required or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications:
· Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
o Valid driver’s license
o Certified Prevention Specialist from MCBAP preferred
o Certified Health Education Specialist certification preferred
Working Conditions:
Hours: Normal business hours. Ability to adjust hours of work based on the community needs, including some evenings and weekends
Travel Required: Local travel only
Working Environment: Climate controlled environment.
Job Family:
Job Category:
Physical Requirements:
Sitting
Up to 7 hour(s) per day
Lifting
Up to .5 hour(s) per day
Walking
Up to 2 hour(s) per day
Up to 50 max. pounds**
Standing
Up to 4 hour(s) per day
Pushing
Up to .5 hour(s) per day
Bending
Up to 1 hour(s) per day
Up to 50 max. pounds**
Squatting
Up to 1 hour(s) per day
Pulling
Up to .5 hour(s) per day
Stooping
Up to 1 hour(s) per day
Up to 50 max. pounds**
Reaching
Up to 2 hour(s) per day
Climbing
Up to .5 hour(s) per day
Balancing
Will not generally apply
Stairs
Up to .5 hour(s) per day
Twisting
Up to 1 hour(s) per day
Ladder
Will not generally apply
Crawling
Will not generally apply
Stepstool
Will not generally apply
Kneeling
Up to 1 hour(s) per day
Excessive heat
Will not generally apply
Typing
Up to 4 hour(s) per day
Excessive cold
Will not generally apply
Data Entry
Up to 4 hour(s) per day
Dust
Will not generally apply
Humidity
Will not generally apply
Loud Noise
Will not generally apply
Hands in Water
Will not generally apply
Unusual hearing or vision demands:
None specified
Other physical demands or notes:
** Employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50 lbs. without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position.
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