Job Description

Job Location: Milwaukee - 335 W Wright - Milwaukee, WI 53212
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Position Summary:
The Prevention Specialist works to empower local communities, promote alcohol/drug-free lifestyles, and build community structures to support such lifestyles. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
Essential Job Functions:
- Empowers communities to promote alcohol/drug-free lifestyles, and helps to build community structures that support those lifestyles;
- Encourages and supports coordinated, systemic approaches to the prevention of substance abuse;
- Creates and sustain systems and structures that discourage substance abuse, reduce its consequences, and encourage healthy behaviors in children, their families, and other adults;
- Provides general supervision to participants in WestCare Wisconsins program(s) as needed;
- Reports to immediate supervisor, any unusual incidents that should be brought to the attention of the Program Director, Regional Vice President or the WestCare Foundation;
- Attends all internal and external team meetings;
- Maintains all data collection logs on a daily basis;
- Provides transportation as directed by immediate supervisor;
- Assists with overall facility maintenance and general housekeeping;
- Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation;
- Performs any other duties as assigned.

QualificationsCertifications/Licensures:
- Certified Prevention Professional certification highly preferred; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified;
- Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required;
Education:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or other field related to the position is preferred;
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience and Competencies:
- Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques required;
- Ability to communicate effectively in order to facilitate programming and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team required;
- Ability to develop reports, create presentations and communicate finding to both internal and external audiences required;
- Professional appearance and demeanor required;
- Two (2) years of experience in a relevant position is highly preferred;
- Experience in working with high-risk youth and their families preferred;
- Experience in the creation and delivery of events and public presentations desirable;
- Knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework highly desired;
- Knowledge of child development, group dynamics, and behavior modification techniques preferred;
- Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to prevention and substance abuse preferred;
- Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among program participants, co-workers and community based stakeholders highly desired;
- Professional appearance and demeanor required;
- Must be sensitive to populations served.
Working Conditions:
- Work is primarily performed in an office or indoor setting;
- Some outdoor activities and travel between multiple locations may be required;
- Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.