Position Summary:

The Prevention Specialist serves as a member of the team of WestCare Kentucky and works collaboratively with the Project Director to ensure the delivery of quality services. This role provides support to staff and gather quantitative/qualitative statistical data.

 

Essential Job Functions:

 

Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, and goals of WestCare Kentucky. Uphold strict confidentiality of individual information. Assist with establishing or re-establishing prevention support systems within the community. Advocate on behalf of WestCare Kentucky to improve access to prevention services and information to representatives and agencies. Assess the resources in the area to help participants find support and/or assistance. Provide referrals and linkages to participants regarding vocational training and education programs. Assist with skill building groups and other activities as assigned by the Project Director. Acts as an appropriate role model inspiring change. Serve as a representative of WestCare Kentucky at community events, meetings, workshops and activities. Attend necessary monthly integrated staff team meetings. Attend in-person and virtual program conferences and meetings, community meetings, and events as deemed necessary. Maintain strong professional relationship boundaries with individuals served and organizations/ community agencies who refer individuals to WestCare Kentucky. Establish, develop and maintain positive working relationships with community partners that include the school system, law enforcement, local, federal, state, grantors, community stakeholders and other businesses and agencies. Develop a community planning team for monthly meetings and include participation from WestCare Foundation Evaluation department (Data Analyst), stakeholders, and community members. Submit a weekly report to the Project Director. Work closely with Project Director, Research Assistant, and WestCare Foundation Evaluation team regarding the collection of data and reporting of program outcomes. Effectively communicates on a consistent basis with community stakeholders. Identify focus groups for participants. Gather and compile appropriate materials to create Public Service Announcements (PSA) and media campaigns that promote the program goals and objectives and to work collaboratively with local radio and tv stations. Recruit and train community volunteers who may assist within the program. Gathers appropriate data to generate the required grant reporting in a timely manner. Perform additional tasks that support a productive office workflow as deemed necessary by the KY Regional Administrator. Will engage and complete the required WestCare Kentucky Relias training, and any other program related trainings.