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Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate prevention activities and presentations
- Provide prevention services which can include education, alternatives, problem identification and referral, community process services, environmental and information dissemination services.
- Assist students in accessing community services such as counseling, tutoring, mentoring, vocational training, and other services that may be to their benefit.
- Engage and provide technical assistance and training to school personnel, parents, and community members in prevention programs.
- Gather information and analyze data for the purpose of evaluating and adjusting programs when necessary in accordance with funding program requirements.
- Select and evaluate various educational and informational materials and programs.
- Participate in collaborative meetings and committees to benefit school-aged youth.
Skills:
Understand and apply principles, methods, procedures, and strategies utilized in the development of a comprehensive program designed to reduce and/or prevent problems associated with high risk behavior among children of school age such as drug, alcohol, and tobacco use.
- Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
- Must be organized, detail oriented and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Must possess prevention group work skills.
- Must have competent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of computers with familiarity of Microsoft Office.
- Experience working with a team of professional staff desirable.
- Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check
Experience
Preferred
- Coursework or training in prevention philosophy, youth development, substance abuse, or case management.
- Paid or volunteer experience providing service in community programs, facilitating groups, public speaking, and prevention.
Education
Preferred
- Bachelors or better in Social Work
- Bachelors or better in Health Promotion
- Bachelors or better in Education