Youth Mentor (Project AMP)

Riveon Mental Health and Recovery•Lorain, OH

About The Position

Are you looking to join a company that makes a difference? Do you want to be part of an organization with a commitment to an inclusive and supportive culture? Do you enjoy company-wide staff events with opportunities for team building and getting to know your co-workers? Join our team of compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated staff! With a career at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery, you’ll partner with a talented group of individuals in a team atmosphere, including a supportive and knowledgeable leadership team. You’ll also have access to a wealth of opportunities for your personal growth and development. Riveon Mental Health and Recovery (Formerly The LCADA Way and The Nord Center) is currently recruiting for a Prevention Educator/Specialist to work as a Project AMP (Amplifying Our Futures) Youth Mentor. Summary: The Prevention Educator/Prevention Specialist is responsible for providing routine AOD and other prevention services including, but not limited to, information dissemination, education, problem identification and referral. This position will act as a youth mentor through Project AMP. Project AMP is geared to adolescents and young adults who have exhibited risk factors related to alcohol or other drug use. Riveon Mental Health and Recovery prevention services include: Botvin Lifeskills, Building Blocks, Eduvention Juvenile Diversion, Carevention Family Intervention, Comprehensive School Prevention, Drug-Free Workplace Safety Programs, HIV/AIDS Prevention, Parent to Parent educational support, Staff and Parent trainings and Teen Support Groups.

Requirements

Must adhere to the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board's Chemical Dependency Code of Ethics, demonstrate an understanding of addiction as an illness.
Must have the ability to effectively work with Agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.
Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team to promote a healthy environment for our clients.
Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills required.
Good computer skills required.
One year of experience in addiction prevention or related work with youth and/or families preferred.
Must have lived experience or have been personally affected by addiction within their life, family, significant other, etc.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Registered Applicant endorsement or OCSPA with the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board required.
If Registered Applicant, must achieve OCPSA Prevention certification within two years of employment.
Moderate, mostly confined to local travel.
Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Some evenings and occasional weekends may be required.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree or higher preferred.
OCPSI or higher credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing prevention services in community and school-based settings.
Records services provided in prevention log.
Completing and registering all reports and billing statements for each prevention service.
Administering and registering outcome and satisfaction surveys.
Contact with the referral source following each service provided.
Development/adaptation of prevention curriculums to match community needs.
Staffing agency educational booth at community events and health/wellness fairs.
Assisting treatment programs as necessary.
Completion of all CQI data collection and implementation of all CQI corrective actions as assigned.
Monthly participation in Utilization Review and Peer Review Programs.
Other duties as assigned.