Prevention Educator

General Responsibilities 

  • The Prevention Educator is responsible for delivering the Wyman curriculum to youth and youth adults in the school or other setting.

Essential Duties

  • Review, learn, and present Wyman curriculum as required to youth participating in a grant funded program. Ensure that any fidelity and Wyman requirements are maintained.

  • Participate in Wyman presenter education and certification process.

  • Review and have a good understanding all funder and CBI documents that pertain to an awarded grant in relation to providing the Wyman presentations, such as the Notice of Award, approved grant application and budget, amendments, MOU’s and contracts with participating schools, and collaborating organizations.

  • Ensure that students, guardians, and/or school sign all required permission and participation documents. Retain copies.

  • Create, review, and/or obtain approval for all student/staff evaluation tools, such as pre and post surveys. Distribute, collect, and provide same to CBI Project Director.

  • Retain all original and copies of pertinent records, information, documents, including on SharePoint.

  • Ensure that confidentiality of students is maintained.

  • Work with school staff to coordinate dates and times of presentations.

  • Collaborate with Project Director and community leaders in developing outside activities, such as volunteer opportunities for participants.

  • Provide to the Project Director and/or input as directed the funder’s online system data, documents, data, and information for monthly in-house progress reports, and funder required progress reports. Review and/or draft reports as requested.

  • Provide input and information to Project Director and leadership in regards to quality assurance, resolving problems, and potential program improvements.

  • Serve as a liaison that promotes trust with students, parents, guardians, school staff, community leaders, CBI, and other stakeholders through email, phone calls, video meetings, personal interaction, and meetings in person.

  • Be part of the team or provide direct community and/or parent education workshops or educational digital/hard copy information.

  • Collaborates with clients, families, and providers by assessing patient needs, facilitating, and implementing clinical care, planning, education, monitoring and evaluating specific activities.

  • May participate in the Breakfast of Champions team regarding potential or real grant program applications.

  • May be asked to create and present curriculum and/or education presentations that are not within the Wyman based curriculum.

  • Participate in staff meetings as required.

  • Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Education/Certification/Experience Requirements

  • Minimum of high school diploma.

  • An associate degree or attending college in education, child development, psychology, social work, counseling, public health, or a related field a plus.

  • Currently hold or have the ability to obtain Wyman certification(s).

  • Experience with public speaking, making oral presentations, or teaching a plus.

  • Knowledge of Native American or specifically Navajo traditions and culture a plus.

  • Experience working with youth and/or students.

  • Experience writing reports and collecting data a plus.

  • Proficient in reading, writing, and/or speaking both Navajo and English language a plus.

  • Possess valid authorization to work in the United States.

  • Ability to pass a background check.

  • Possession of a current Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

  • Experience and skilled in the use of general office equipment, including calculator, copy machine, printer, and computers.

  • Experience and skilled in using video presentations, such as Zoom, as well as Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

  • Strong presentation and/or teaching skills

  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work with youth and parents in a calm and nurturing manner

  • Good organization skills with attention to timeliness, accuracy, and details.

  • Ability to work with and without direct supervision

  • Strong time management skills

  • Ability to effectively build and maintain relationships

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral communication

  • Excellent writing skills

  • Ability to prioritize

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Ability to focus and work in a fast-paced environment with numerous interruptions

  • Trustworthy

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

Physical Requirements

  • Sitting for long periods of time.

  • Ability to stand during length of education presentations.

  • Use of computer, keyboard and monitor is necessary.

  • Must be able to lift and carry approximately 15 pounds.

  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Close visual acuity to performance activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.

  • Must be able to speak English and listen, hearing sound and spoken words.

Classification:  Full-Time, Exempt

Safety Sensitive Position:  No

Supervisor:  Project Director

Supervises: No

If you are interested in this position please download the CBI Job Application Form, complete it and then click the ‘Apply’ button below to get started.