Prevention Education Specialist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

POSITION TITLE : Prevention Education Specialist

CLASSIFICATION : Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT : Tribal Health

SUPERVISOR : Director - Healing Center

GRADE : NE9 $17.84 (37,107.20) - $26.76 ($55,660.80)

Position Summary :

This position is responsible for planning and implementation for Washoe and American Indian / Alaskan Native adults, children and adolescents and their families of education, prevention and intervention outreach programs and initiatives directed to address individual and family health, wellness, and health promotion and risk reduction associated with suicide, mental health, alcohol and other drug use. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Engage in community outreach.
• Identify community needs and develop plan for the education and prevention of suicide, substance misuse and dependency, and mental health.
• Utilize cultural and evidenced-based education, prevention, early intervention, and referral techniques to meet community needs.
• Represent the Health Center in a positive manner with tribal members and professionals
• Serve as a member on the Healing Center's prevention teams.
• Coordinate with other agencies and Washoe Tribal Departments to provide training and events that promote mental wellness and drug / alcohol free lifestyles.
• Collect and compile data for the evaluation of prevention activities and outcomes.
• Provide progress updates regarding community prevention activities and outcomes with Healing Center Prevention Team, parents, school and other involved agencies.
• Seek further training and knowledge in behavioral healthcare to remain current with behavioral health standards of care.
• Adheres to all healthcare standards as related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Performs other duties as required for this position.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications :

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications :

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; occasionally is required to operate a motor vehicle, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment :

Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level.

The Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California requires a background check of each new hire for employment purposes. Therefore, all conditionally offered positions will be subject to the following :