South Salt Lake is Hiring a Prevention Specialist!

Human Resources

220 East Morris Avenue #200

South Salt Lake City, UT 84115-3200

Phone (801) 483-6062 Fax (801) 412-3276

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The City of South Salt Lake is accepting applications for the following part-time position:

PREVENTION SPECIALIST

The Prevention Specialist works under the direction of the Site Supervisor and the Neighborhood Center Manager or Youth Development Manager; implements community learning center programming with youth and their families.

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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Implements community learning center programming
1.1 Provides positive leadership for youth and families
1.2 Leads homework help and tutoring with students
1.3 Plans and delivers activities (academic and enrichment) in the program
1.4 Implements Prevention Curriculum
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of operation and techniques used in a community center program.
2. Skill in First Aid and CPR; skill in word processing, spreadsheets, office machine usage and the operation of computers.
3. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, and the general public.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully performing 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 frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field.
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The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• Approximately 16 hours per week
• HOURLY RATE: $10.00 (Grant-funded)

CLOSING DATE: Friday, July 26, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

MUST COMPLETE CITY APPLICATION
Application available on website at www.southsaltlakecity.com
Fax to 801-412-3276 or apply in person

220 East Morris Avenue (2nd floor)
South Salt Lake, Utah 84115

FINAL APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT TO AND PASS A DRUG SCREEN

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER