Substance Abuse Education and Prevention Coordinator

• Supervises and performs the operation and facilitation of the substance abuse education program; Families in Action, for Teens and Parents.
• Coordinates the program with school districts, law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, juvenile probation officers, diversion officers, juvenile courts, and other affected parties.
• Schedules substance abuse education classes, including notifying all affected parties.
• Works with and coordinates scheduling with the Substance Abuse Education and Prevention Assistant to facilitate substance abuse education programming.
• Represents the Department in facilitating groups, and reporting completion information to affected parties.
• Prepares, maintains, reviews, and collects data of program participants.
• Prepares and monitors program evaluation data and prepares and distributes periodic statistical reports.
• Represents the Substance Abuse Education program to the public and community groups.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices.

• Performs other related duties as required.

• Behavior modification procedures, techniques, methodology, and objectives as applied to at-risk juvenile offenders.
• Federal, Idaho, and County statutes, laws, codes, and regulations governing juvenile arrest, detention, probation /parole.
• Court practices and procedures;
• Departmental programs, policies, procedures, and operations as applied to the work performed.
• Operation of standard office equipment, including a personal computer.
• Operation of a motor vehicle.

• Facilitate groups of 10-16 youth, and or parents/families.
• Supervise and coordinate the operations of a Substance Abuse Education Program.
• Maintain a professional demeanor during stressful, volatile, and hostile situations.
• Compile pertinent data and prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned offenders, supervisors, other County employees, school administrators, the public, and other County and State agencies.
• Understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
• Make sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, codes, regulations and established procedures.
• Operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer and applications appropriate to assigned duties.
• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time sensitive deadlines.
• Perform time management and scheduling functions, meet deadlines, and set project priorities.
• Maintain offender and Department confidentiality.
• Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

• High school diploma or GED equivalency is required and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral or social sciences, or a related filed is preferred.
• One (1) to Two (2) years experience in probation monitoring, social service, or court related behavioral services with at risk youth and families is preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Completion or the ability to obtain the Certified Prevention Specialist Certificate through the Idaho Board of Alcohol/Drug Counselor Certification (IBADCC).
• Current Criminal History Check conducted by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Criminal History Unit.
• Idaho drivers license is required

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review and prepare a variety of written and text materials.
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer, and operate a motor vehicle.
• Sufficient personal mobility, agility, and physical strength and reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office and field environment.

Bannock County