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Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day?
Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?
And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated?

You have a lot of choices in where you work…make the decision to work where you are valued!

Join the McNabb Center Team as the Adolescent Prevention Specialist today!

The Adolescent Prevention Specialist

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Summary of role of team:

• Provides Botvin evidence based Life Skills Training Program and Strengthening Families program to schools, after school programs, and community partners on a daily basis.
• Completes grant required documentation and attendance weekly for each client served.
• Inputs and reviews data in program spreadsheet each month.
• Creates and maintains relationships with community partners.

Summary of position:

• Provides assessment, referral, and support though school programs, after school programs and evening programs for elementary through high school students in Knox and surrounding counties.
• The Prevention Specialist utilizes the Life Skills Training and Strengthening Families curriculum, both evidence-based programs, to develop and implement program activities.
• The Prevention Specialist documents all program activity and provides reports and records to contract authorities on a quarterly basis.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

• Position primarily operates in office but may operate in the community/schools based on client and group needs.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting salary for this position is approximately $18.10 /hr based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule:

• In-person daily attendance required.
• Non-traditional schedule with some groups going until 7:30 PM.

Travel:

• Must be capable of driving a car and using your personal vehicle to commute to group locations in multiple counties.
• Must possess a valid Tennessee Driver's License and proof of insurance.

Equipment/Technical Competency:

• Daily use of computer required.
• Must be able to send emails, compose professional documents, and maintain/track data in spreadsheets.
• Also required to use office phone on daily basis to answer calls and return voicemails.

QUALIFICATIONS - Adolescent Prevention Specialist

Experience / Knowledge:

• Must have experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse.
• Prior experience working with adolescents preferred.

Education / License:

• Bachelor's degree and experience in working with children and adolescents.
• All staffing and supervision will follow guidelines stated in the SSOC guidelines.
• Staff training will include the 24 areas required by SSOC.
• Knowledge in infant and childhood development, family dynamics, mental disorders and the common psychological traits associated with the target population.
• Knowledge of behavior management/modification is required.
• Familiarity with common psychological issues associated with the target population.

Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize and organize work in order to achieve multiple goals.
• Ability to relate and work well with the public and other professionals.
• Ability to present ideas/information clearly and effectively.
• Outpatient/Community based environment.
• Must be capable of assisting in utilizing non- violent methods of crisis intervention including therapeutic holding.
• Must have mental ability to exercise sound judgment under pressure.
• Must be adhere to agency guidelines regarding background checks and screenings.

Location:

• Knox County, Tennessee

Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!

Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.