Prevention Specialist

Job Details

Job Location

Hagatna - 446 E Marine Corps - Hagatna, GU

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$12.00 - $14.00 Hourly

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Position Summary:

In general, the Prevention Specialist functions as the primary client advocate, keeps abreast of progress, and coordinates all services delivered to the participants both internally and through external referral.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for insuring program participants patients receive all appropriate services;

• Coordinate services provided by ancillary agencies; coordinates and participates in treatment planning and reviews with the entire treatment team;

• Consults with each patient concerning attainment of treatment plan goals and objectives;

• Conducting community-based outreach activities;

• Provide HIV and Hepatitis testing and counseling testing and linkage;

• Develop Individualized risk reduction Prevention Plan in collaboration with the consumer; documenting all sessions in the clinical record;

• Provide HIV risk reduction counseling (using evidence-based practice);

• Implement evidenced based intervention;

• Gain certification to provide youth and young adults the evidence-based community

• Participate in the development and implementation of the environmental strategies;

• Document all service delivery in clinical record in accord with Federal, State, and agency standards;

• Participate in all staff meetings and training as assigned by the Program Coordinator;

• Participate in Performance Improvement activities;

• Transport clients when necessary;

• Work in collaboration with Program Coordinator to co-facilitate support groups and other activities;

• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Health/Human Services or related filed; or two yearsexperience in prevention services.