Prevention Specialist - Conroe, TX

Prevention Specialist

• Conroe, TX Cenikor's Value Proposition
• What's In It for You? PURPOSE in your work
• service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled at work.

COMPETITIVE PAY, BENEFITS, PAID TIME OFF, TUITION

REIMBURSEMENT, up to 10% 401K and BONUSES

• we hire and reward high performers. 1.Benefits for full-time team members include Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, LTD, STD, Accident, Critical Illness, HRA/FSA STABILITY and GROWTH
• more than 55 years in business
• our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.

CONTINUOUS

LEARNING and

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within.

We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals. More than 25% of our total employees have been promoted the last 4 years.

STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS

• The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forgives your qualified student loans if working for a non-profit for a specific period of time.

The work we do isn't easy. If you like purposeful hard work, serving others and having FUN with your team while achieving goals, Cenikor will be the right place for you !

Schedule:

FULLTIME ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Direct Services Traveling to schools in the Houston/Conroe area weekly. Mileage is reimbursed on a monthly basis. Provide substance use and misuse educational programs to youth grades 1-12 in school and community settings. Screen youth for curriculum education groups, and identify needs for referrals to outside agencies. Provide tobacco, alcohol and substance use awareness presentations for youth and adults through. National or State Campaigns-Red Ribbon Week, National Drug Facts Week and other similar events. Participate in program evaluation on an ongoing basis. Provide positive activities to youth and adults on health and wellness topics. Participate in community mobilization efforts through local health fairs, schools and at other events sponsored by local partners. Serve as a Cenikor representative to assigned schools and community partners. Establish and maintain positive professional relationships with schools and community partners. Administration Document and maintain program files according to federal, state, and Cenikor guidelines. Report on a monthly and quarterly basis HHSC program measures and curriculum outcomes for attainment of program goals. Attend and participate in Team meetings and supervision meetings with Prevention Manager. Maintain compliance with federal and state regulatory standards as well as contract standards and Cenikor policies and procedures. Maintain professional development as required by federal, and state guidelines to meet compliance regulations. Work closely with Sr. Prevention Manager to uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture and create a positive working environment for all team members. Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the exempt functions as assigned in this job description.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Experienced and/or knowledgeable in providing educational programs to youth and adults. Experienced in working with diverse population. Excellent public speaker and customer service provider. Excellent time management skills to meet aggressive deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks. Effective communication and networking skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software required, including MS Outlook calendar. Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture with all team members: Demonstrate mission of service to our clients Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education or other related field required

Experience:

Experience working in group settings with adolescents preferred Experience in school settings with classroom management preferred Experience in prevention/substance use field preferred Trained in Positive Action Prevention Curriculum preferred

Bilingual Licensure:

Associate Prevention Specialist certification within 20 months of employment required.

IMPORTANT NOTES

EQUAL

OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DRUG-FREE

WORKPLACE