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JEFFERSON COUNTY
Job Description
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
Health and Human Services
Substance Abuse
Director of Nursing
NO
UFCW 1001
NO
Level 2
Grade 27
Castle Hill ( ~
Human Resource Manag~ ~tt
January 2005
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SUMMARY
Provides prevention services to individuals, groups and families according to established scientific
research based theories, state mandated practices, procedures and agency protocols and carries out
other health department activities as requested or essential to program/community functioning, by
performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may
be assigned.
Assists, coordinates, and evaluates substance abuse prevention and related programs as assigned.
Organizes and conducts training as assigned.
Educates and instructs individuals and groups of all ages in health promotion activities, including but
not limited to tobacco, alcohol, other drugs and related behaviors.
Develops rapport and working relationships with diverse aspects of community.
Participates on an interdisciplinary prevention team.
Refers consumers to other appropriate community agencies and facilitates the linkage process.
Acts as a resource person to schools agencies, community groups, and Jefferson County Health and
Human Services staff.
Provides information and referral for consumers to community resources and to Jefferson County
Health & Human Services.
Keeps confidential patient records, and statistical records.
Responsible for continuing education via workshops, current literature and resources in order to act as
a community resource.
Jefferson County Job Description: Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
Attends conferences, professional seminars and regular staff meetings as required for professional
development.
Orients new employees and performs other tasks and projects as assigned.
Recruits and supervises volunteers.
Seeks out funding sources.
Monitor and write quality assurance reports, substance abuse prevention grants and others as
assigned.
This position may direct and instruct other staff.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
COMPETENCY To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate competency in the
following:
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and
experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information
skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when
dealing with emotional topics.
Proiect Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress;
Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs;
Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets
commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under
control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets
clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing
style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals
and objectives.
Managing People - Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Improves processes, products
and services.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves
organizational resources.
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge ofEEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and
ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time;
Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains
reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources;
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Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect
and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through
on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses
equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when
absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions;
Keeps commitments.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Human Services or
equivalent field; and two (2) years related experience and/or training in child/adolescent
learning and development; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial
reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from
customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write
speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability
to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of
directors.
MA THEMA TICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions,
proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of
basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of ACCESS Database
software; EXPLORER Internet software; EXCEL Spreadsheet software and WORD Word
Processing software.
CERTIFICA TES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Washington State Driver's License
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Employees in this position, according to the Medicaid Administrative Match Steering Committee, Washington
State Association of Local Public Health Officers Questionnaire for Skilled Professional Medical Personnel, meet
all the requirements for the Medicaid Administrative claiming program.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must possess full working knowledge of substance abuse prevention principles and practices in a
wide diversity of work situations.
Ability to work in conjunction with the Jefferson County Health and Human Services prevention team
and local treatment agencies.
Enhanced knowledge of prevention needs in recurrent, complex and difficult situations according to
program purposes and guidelines.
Ability to provide services based on community needs data.
Ability to function with minimal supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to establish rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles in a non-judgmental
and professional manner, including knowledge and ability to discuss substance abuse prevention
theories and practices, explicit sexual behaviors, drug use practices, and other problem behaviors.
Ability to organize, set priorities, and coordinate activities.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Ability to work with diverse community groups.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients and the general
public. ability to communicate and work cooperatively with staff from Health Department, schools
treatment agency, mental health agencies, and community-based groups.
Ability to maintain a sense of humor.
Ability to be available on a flexible schedule as job demands and to attend some overnight trainings,
and weekend and evening activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or
controls, and to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
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peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CAREER LADDER POSITION
This position is not part of a career ladder.
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