Job Summary

The Social Worker I position works in the Youth Prevention (YP) program at the Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies ( CARS ) as a Prevention Specialist. This position works with at-risk youth from grades 1-12 in local schools and other community sites. The Prevention Specialist facilitates groups with students, hosts interactive educational activities about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs ( ATOD ), and conducts outreach events. There is also education for adults and managing tables at fairs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Masters Social Worker.
• Two (2) years of post- BSW or MSW experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Delivers assigned prevention / intervention programs with quality and fidelity.
• Develops replicable models for non-curriculum-based activities, such as alternative activities or ATOD education.
• Supervises assigned interns as Field Supervisor or Task Manager to ensure compliance with YP program and School of Social Work Field Office requirements.
• Gathers accurate information and submits programmatic reports within required time frames.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the YP programs, CARS operations and School of Social Work.