GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position includes facilitating interactive learning, following the evidence-based SRAE program curriculum Love Notes 4.2 Abstinence Only Middle School Adaptation curriculum at schools and other community sites for youth in 6th – 8th grade (11 – 15 years) to fidelity (virtually and in-person) outreach and recruitment for the READY4Life 2.0 program. The Specialist will create and maintain partnerships with local organizations/schools in order to implement programming in the schools and community. Participants include youth who have voluntarily enrolled in prevention programming, which is offered throughout the year in a variety of settings in Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz and Cochise Counties. Specialists receive training and ongoing support, skill-building and best practice training with other programs in the Prevention Programs for Youth Department. Specialists will also help with recruitment of Peer Coach/Leadership participants.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Facilitates (in-person and virtual) relationship education classes and workshops utilizing evidence-based program curriculum and activities with a strong emphasis on program fidelity.
Creates a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for both youth and adults while using a trauma informed approach.
Offers participants the opportunity to ask questions during breaks and after sessions.
Provides accurate and age-appropriate responses to participant questions.
Responsible for planning, promoting, and directing a schedule of activities for weekly sessions.
Leads and instructs activities.
Maintains accurate records and documentation of program participants.
Prepares the meeting room for the session and restores the room at the conclusion of the session.
Completes necessary paperwork and turns it in on time.
Informs Program Coordinator of needed supplies.
Recruits for Peer Coach/Leadership participants.
Refers and tracks youth and families to community support and treatment services.
Obtains required training in curriculum, data collection and other identified opportunities.
Contributes to the program by sharing best practices and successful approaches.
Assists the Program Director in building and maintaining relationships in the community.
Participates in community events, activities, and conferences, as needed.
Provide support with recruitment, tabling and attending recruitment opportunities as needed.
Responsible for planning, promoting, and directing a schedule of activities for weekly sessions.
Maintains safety and discipline of the participants during the program.
Supervises and cares for equipment.
Documents incidents as needed.
Attends and participates in scheduled staff meetings, team meetings, and training.
Identifies potential barriers to ongoing program implementation.
Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree preferred or at least 1 year directly related experience working directly with youth as equivalence.
Ability to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for both youth and adults while using a trauma informed approach.
Knowledge of sexual health, trauma informed approaches, positive youth development, youth-friendly referrals, classroom management, Mandatory Reporting, and other components critical to providing a safe and supportive environment for youth preferred.
Knowledge of adolescent development and effective prevention strategies in the fields of suicide, substance use, school dropout, and violence including bullying preferred.
Ability to participate in community events, activities, and conferences, as needed and provide support with recruitment, tabling, and attending recruitment opportunities as needed.
Follow and model CFR’s core values.
Ability to work with people from various cultural backgrounds.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Experience teaching or working with youth groups and in adult education.
Excellent communication and writing skills. Exercises discretion in acquiring and disseminating confidential and proprietary information.
Strong interpersonal skills including ability to effectively work with the general public, clients and staff.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of database management systems.
Excellent organization skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Location: must be able to provide direct service to the designated client base in the Tucson area.
Maintain a functional and safe home working space with adequate internet connection for the job.
Comply with all agency and program policies and procedures including confidentiality, employee conduct, computer usage and dress code.
Meet program/department’s performance and productivity standards.
Attend required agency and program/department meetings.
Adhere to the schedule agreed upon with the supervisor.
Follow and model CFR’s core values.
Participate in PQI initiatives.
Must be eligible and able to obtain a Level one fingerprint card.
Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license, Arizona vehicle registration, and meet agency and Arizona liability insurance requirements.

Consistent with CDC’s new streamlined guidance, the Safer Federal Workforce determined COVID-19 workplace safety protocols will not vary based on vaccination status or otherwise depend on vaccination information. Due to this determination, requiring, requesting, or collecting vaccination status information is suspended. For current status of the COVID-19 vaccine requirement and/or questions, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@cfraz.org

ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting for extended periods of time daily; standing and walking short distances.
Moderate twisting, bending, stooping and lifting up to 40 pounds in the performance of assigned duties.
Ability to use a variety of office equipment and machines as referenced.
Normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination required.
Repeated hand-wrist movement required.

The nature of the position involves a fast paced working environment with multitasking of many different duties and tasks. General daily priorities may change at a moment’s notice and the position requires quick response time and flexibility.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon drug test and fingerprint clearance.

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Prevention Specialist - READY4Life 2.0 - Tucson

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