Prevention Specialist

SUMMARY: Works to educate at-risk targeted populations to discourage substance abuse and encourage healthy behaviors in children, their families, and other adults.

REQUIREMENTS

Associates OR High School Diploma. Bilingual (English/Spanish, Swahili, Kirundi, Arabic, Pashto, Dari, OR Ukrainian). Must become CPR, First Aid certifies. Must become fingerprint certified in accordance with Arizona Department of Public Safety requirements. Experience in participatory training/education. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of and sensitivity to the cultural, gender, and acculturation differences that affect the needs of program participants.

Knowledge of prevention principles and practices. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to teach adults and children. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to establish rapport with many different types of people. Other Potential Requirements Availability to work evening and weekend hours T.

B. Test We offer a competitive wage that includes shift differential and bilingual differential pay for some positions, as well as the below generous benefit packet for full-time employees . Medical, dental, vision insurance. Flexible spending Accounts Health savings account with employer contribution. 403b retirement account Tuition reimbursement up to $5200 per year (accessible after first 90 days of employment).

Allowance added to pay to supplement additional benefits in the amount of – 2% of salary the first year and increasing every 2 years. 15 days of PTO in the first 2 years, increasing by an additional 5 days every two years. 10 paid holidays. Short-term & Long-term Disability. Bereavement Leave Application Instructions: Job Seekers make sure to use Chrome as your Internet browser; any other software will not allow you to complete an online application.

If you experience technical difficulties with our recruiting site, email [email protected] or call (520) 838-5600 with specific technical error information. La Frontera Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other term, condition, or privilege of employment with regards to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, or any status protected by law or regulation.

It is our intention that all qualified applicants and employees be given equal opportunity and that hiring and other employment-related decisions are based on job-related factors. Thank you for considering LFAZ as an employer!