ATOD Prevention Specialist
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Ecker Center for Behavioral Health
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| Post Date: |
May 19, 2022 |
| Job Type: |
Full Time |
| Start Date:
| 6/6/2022 |
| Salary: |
TBD |
| Location: |
US - Illinois - Elgin |
| Job Reference: |
2022May19 |
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Description
Hiring bonus: $1,000.00 - $2,500.00
Responsibilities:
• Involvement in all DHS ATOD prevention grant deliverables for targeted populations
• Plan and coordinate leadership opportunities in the community
• Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate staff/persons in other agencies, schools and other community organizations
• Create and implement presentations to serve the needs of the community and increase community awareness of prevention (i.e., Kane County Institute Days, Elgin Police Department Panel Discussions)
• Maintain adequate activity records and submit requested reports to the ATOD Supervisor as directed
• Maintain a working knowledge of substance misuse with emphasis on local situations and developments
• Participate in activities/conferences that update knowledge and skills in prevention and the field of substance misuse in general
• Maintain positive lines of communication and support all ATOD staff in other job responsibilities
• Participate in supervisory sessions with the ATOD Supervisor and staff meetings as directed
• Make recommendations concerning programs, policies, procedures and materials needed to improve the functioning of the Prevention Program as well as the Agency overall
• Assume responsibility for crisis intervention if necessary
• Provide lead support to other Prevention staff, as needed
• Participate in assigned committee responsibilities as applicable
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; or Prevention Certification (CPS) and/or certification in a related field
• Experience in substance abuse training or related field
• Must have excellent English communication skills
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be able to travel to off site locations such as schools
• Valid Illinois driver’s license, automobile insurance and vehicle
• Bi-lingual Spanish is preferred, but not essential
• Full vaccination for Covid-19 required
Hours: 40 hours weekly with flexibility; Monday – Friday, occasional Sat/Sun and/or evenings. Hours vary depending on school
year activities and class times. Could be as early as 7:00 a.m. on school days
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Skills
Working with children/adolescents
Substance Use training
Excellent communication in English and Spanish
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Notes
Vacation, sick and personal PTO
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance offered
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plan
Paid holidays
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Contact Details
Name: Lora Tovar
Address: 1845 Grandstand Place
City: Elgin
State/Province: Illinois
Zipcode: 60123
Country: United States
Ph: 84769504842044
Email: LTovar@EckerCenter.org
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