Job Information
WestCare Foundation Prevention Specialist in Hagatna, Guam
Prevention Specialist
Job Details
Job Location
Hagatna - 446 E Marine Corps - Hagatna, GU
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$12.00 - $14.00 Hourly
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Position Summary:
In general, the Prevention Specialist functions as the primary client advocate, keeps abreast of progress, and coordinates all services delivered to the participants both internally and through external referral.
Essential Job Functions:
Responsible for insuring program participants patients receive all appropriate services;
Coordinate services provided by ancillary agencies; coordinates and participates in treatment planning and reviews with the entire treatment team;
Consults with each patient concerning attainment of treatment plan goals and objectives;
Conducting community-based outreach activities;
Provide HIV and Hepatitis testing and counseling testing and linkage;
Develop Individualized risk reduction Prevention Plan in collaboration with the consumer; documenting all sessions in the clinical record;
Provide HIV risk reduction counseling (using evidence-based practice);
Implement evidenced based intervention;
Gain certification to provide youth and young adults the evidence-based community
Participate in the development and implementation of the environmental strategies;
Document all service delivery in clinical record in accord with Federal, State, and agency standards;
Participate in all staff meetings and training as assigned by the Program Coordinator;
Participate in Performance Improvement activities;
Transport clients when necessary;
Work in collaboration with Program Coordinator to co-facilitate support groups and other activities;
Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Health/Human Services or related filed; or two yearsexperience in prevention services.