Description of Position

Hiring Range: $22.90 - $35.51 Hourly
Position is open until filled with a first application review date of June 20, 2019

This position is grant funded, and contingent upon annual renewal for up to 5 years through a partnership with the Arizona Governor's Office of Youth Faith and Family and the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA).
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Position is open until filled.

Reporting to the Director of Collegiate Drug & Alcohol Prevention, this position works an average of 20 hours per week depending on planned activities availability of funds and employee eligibility.

Duties:

• Develop, implement, and promote educational and prevention programs for student underage drinking and marijuana use and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Recruit, train, and supervise peer mentors.
• Responsible for oversight of the development of educational material in collaboration with Yavapai College Marketing Department. Material will promote alcohol and marijuana awareness, prevention, and social norming for college aged students.
• Annually mentor at least 10 students individually by meeting with them to discuss healthy lifestyles without alcohol and marijuana use.
• Guide and oversee the development and implementation of a student Health and Wellness Club.
• Facilitate monthly presentations to the campus community served by the grant district wide.
• Coordinate related activities, fairs and campaigns to target the prevention and recovery needs of students.
• Work closely with the Yavapai College CARE Team, Title IX Coordinator, Wellness Coordinator and College Police as appropriate.
• Participate in local and regional coalitions, associations and professional networks to strengthen community collaboration, benchmark best practices and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Work in collaboration with local universities and high schools to host bi-annual conferences.
• Attend quarterly meetings of the Arizona Institute of Higher Education (AZIHE).

Regional, in-state, and out of state travel may be required periodically.Minimum Expectations & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in counseling, clinical psychology or closely related field - Requires 4-5 years of paid or volunteer experience in providing direct behavioral health services, education and/or intervention.
• Experience in clinical recordkeeping
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations including HIPAA, FERPA, Title 42, CFR Part 2, ARS § 36-2813
• Additional training or certification may be required to maintain grant compliance

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Master's Degree in counseling, clinical psychology or closely related field
• Experience with training and program development related to substance abuse prevention and/or recovery
• Experience with student or youth populations
• Experience with crisis counseling.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed 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.

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 regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision 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