Cannabis Atod Prevention Specialist S04307p Jobs

Posting Details
Position Information

Posting Number
S04307P
Position Title
ATOD Prevention Specialist (S04307P)
Department
Health Services
Location
Arlington
Job Family
Health Services
Position Status
Full-time
Work Hours
Standard
Work Schedule
Standard 8:00am – 5:00pm with availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Open to
External and Internal
FLSA
Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Monthly
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Job Summary
Under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Director for Health Promotion, the ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs) Prevention Specialist will facilitate administration of Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) and Cannabis Screening and Intervention for College Students (CASICS). The ATOD Prevention Specialist will assist with developing, implementing, and assessing health promotion and education programs that are focused on ATOD issues. They will collaborate with colleagues in the Division of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Office to help develop, recommend, and implement educational sanctions and interventions for students found in violation of university alcohol and other drug policies. This position also helps to maintain a tobacco-free campus by providing education and information to students, so they can make informed decisions regarding their health.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate BASICS and CASICS administration, including providing direct services to students focused on harm reduction strategies, basic motivational interviewing, or other behavioral interventions to support students in their awareness of alcohol and other drugs.


• Engage with partnerships with other departments to facilitate the resolution of student conduct cases; make referrals to other on and off campus resources.


• Plan and implement alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs’ awareness programs and campaigns including but not limited to Peers Against Tobacco (PAT) and U in the Driver Seat (UDS).


• Responsible for goal setting, data collection, data analysis, and report writing as it relates to ATOD.


• Serve as main representative on the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) Committee.


• Responds to media inquiries regarding ATOD policies and programming.


• Create and maintain partnerships across campus and in the community; participates in committees, as needed.


• Attend Health Promotion staff and Peer Health Educator meetings.


• Supports Health Promotion events, outreach, and activities as needed; provide administrative support such as ordering materials, maintaining educational resources, and scheduling rooms for events.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Health Sciences, or related fields.


• One to two (1-2 )years’ experience in community outreach, program design, or program implementation.


• Experience with alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs prevention training or advising.


• Demonstrated skills in a variety of educational methods including facilitation of presentations, workshops, and trainings.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications:

• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).


• Experience with BASICS and/or CASICS.


• Trained and experienced in using motivational interviewing skills.


• Experience with data collection, data analysis, and report writing.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion efforts across campus.


• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including public speaking, presenting and interpersonal skills.


• The ability to work as a collaborative team member with students, faculty, and staff throughout the campus community.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Ability to maintain a calendar of appointments.


• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Working Title
ATOD Prevention Specialist
EEO Statement

UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Open Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required
3
Maximum Number of References Accepted
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  
  • GED
  
  
  • High School Diploma
  
  
  • Associates Degree
  
  
  • Bachelor's Degree
  
  
  • Master's Degree
  
  
  • PhD
  
  

• * Do you have previous experience with alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs prevention training or advising?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How many years of experience do you have in community outreach, program design, or program implementation?

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

• Resume or CV

• Cover/Interest Letter

Optional Documents

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