Prevention Specialist

Job Details

Job Location

Key West - 1205 4th - Key West, FL

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$21.22 - $21.22 Hourly

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Position Summary:

The Prevention Specialist acts as the primary client advocate, keeps abreast of progress, and coordinates all services delivered to the client and family internally and through external referral.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct Needs Assessment

• Develop Service Plans in collaboration with the client and family

• Conduct monthly Service Plan reviews

• Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, CARF standards and agency policy and procedure

• Conduct individual case management sessions

• Facilitates access to health insurance and public entitlements.

• Perform activities on behalf of the client and family, including attendance at external appointments as needed

• Provide referral and linkage for the client and family, as needed

• Prepare monthly Progress Reports, as required, for assigned clients for courts, probation officers, caseworkers, etc.

• Conducts HIV/VH test using OraSure or OraQuick and conduct pre/post counseling using CLEAR

• Provides education about safer sex practices and substance use prevention

• Coordinate client and family care with the treatment team and with external providers

• Arrange transportation for clients, as necessary

• Participate in case conference

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

• Participate in meetings and attend trainings as required and requested

• Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E-Learning Courses, within required timeframes, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required

Experience and Competencies:

• Two years of related work experience in Mental Health, and / or Substance Abuse field preferred

• Must receive CPS certification within 1 year of employment

• Ability to meet requirements of Monroe County Sheriffs Office background check

• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.

• Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character

• Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Drug Free Work Place Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check