JOB DESCRIPTION

Quillayute Valley School District

PREVENTION SPECIALIST

Purpose Statement

The job of Prevention Specialist was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for providing information on programs/services available to students and families regarding substance abuse, prevention and intervention as well as school and/or district activities and procedures

This job reports to Superintendent.

Essential Functions

• Analyze, plan and coordinate program components.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Demonstrate competence in grant reporting.

• Effectively communicate with and facilitate communication between community groups, schools, Tribes, and other agencies.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Facilitate communication.

• Manage successful community coalition. 

• Models conversation, manners, cleanup activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment. 

• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch, bus stops, playground, classroom, field trips, public transportation, assemblies, kitchen, elective classes, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment. 

• Prepare and manage successful grant proposals

• Recommend and implement goals and objectives for prevention services 

• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or referring to appropriate personnel. 

• Responds to inquiries for the purpose of solving problems, providing information and/or referral.

• Work evenings and irregular hours to attend meetings

• Work independently.

• Work with a variety of people, organizations and governmental agencies.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: planning and managing activities; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and utilizing standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: community resources and principles of a community services program; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; and working flexible hours.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under moderate supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to affect the organization’s services. Collection of end-of-school-year data on most students served is required and submitted to supervisor.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.  There is a daily usage of computer to enter ongoing information regarding services provided.

Experience Job related experience is required. 

Education Targeted job related education that meets organization’s prerequisite requirements. 

Required Testing None Specified 

Certificates & Licenses None Specified 

Continuing Educ. / Training None Specified 

Clearances Fingerprint/background check 

FLSA Status Non Exempt