GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Provides prevention skills and/or education to participants. Responsibilities include: participating in outreach activities, attending community meetings, public speaking, facilitating education groups, individual and family sessions (per program guidelines), working with both youth & adults; serving as resource for family members and school staff; recruitment and screening of potential participants; timely and accurate completion of required documentation; collaboration and effective communication with PAR staff and other agencies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of substance abuse, violence and other prevention strategies and principles
• Knowledge of culturally competent techniques and strategies
• Ability to assess and refer appropriately
• Ability to interact positively and effectively with participants, staff, the community and other agencies
• Ability to document in a timely, accurate and quality manner
• Ability to use de-escalation skills with various populations
• Ability to research and develop prevention activities/curriculum

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
BA Degree from an accredited 4-year college in Social Work, Human Services or related field or Bachelor’s Degree in another field plus minimum two years work experience with adolescent age and families. Education and experience in prevention and education preferred

(A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications if regulation requirements for the position are met).

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:
-Current Florida drivers license (“Class D” may be required)
-Pass background check and fingerprinting as required by funders

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:
-Ability to speak coherently
-Ability to write accurately and legibly
-Ability to drive a PAR vehicle
-Ability to move throughout program facilities
-Good vision and hearing

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Operation PAR Inc is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use. EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Petersburg, FL 33704: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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