Prevention Specialist - Farmingdale State College

Job Description: The Prevention Specialist, reporting to the Dean of Students, will provide leadership and operational oversight in Outreach and Prevention.

Utilizing evidence-based practices and adhering to Federal/State guidelines, the role involves developing a proactive, comprehensive approach to identify at-risk students in areas such as mental health. The position includes supervision of prevention programs, collaborating with Student Engagement colleagues, faculty, staff, students, and community partners to address risk factors and promote protective factors related to student health and safety. Responsibilities encompass assessment, capacity building, planning, implementing, and evaluating activities aligned with college prevention priorities.

Candidates should possess knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of college student development, population-based assessment, and evidence-based health education. A working knowledge of behavioral risk factors and health conditions affecting college students, including substance abuse, depression, and sexual assault, is essential for success in this role. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Interact with students in a therapeutic manner in addressing mental health requests and needs. Collaborate with College Mental Health Services in referring and addressing behavioral concerns. Coordinate and implement screening and brief intervention services for students on the campus to create enhanced awareness.

Facilitate trainings, workshops, and programs on mental health and awareness and preventive care. Provide support accommodations and services based on the needs of the student. Prepare and submit Prevention Program budgets, records, reports, and statistical data to the Dean of Students.

Collaborate as a team member in the Dean of Students Office Coordinate and conduct mental health awareness and substance use surveys biannually. Participates intentionally with other Prevention & Outreach team members, providing guidance and leadership when necessary. Facilitate trainings, workshops, and programs on mental health, awareness, preventive care, and coping strategies.

Provide support accommodations and services based on the needs of the student. Serve as a consultant to the coalition for community partnerships, strategic planning, and action plan development based on assessment results. Stay informed and expand knowledge in college mental health, substance use, and prescription drug misuse.

Plan and coordinate prevention training for students, campus staff, coalition members, and community partners. Collaborate with Long Island Prevention Resource Center and coalition members to develop data collection tools and methods for assessment and evaluation. Oversee and coordinate screening and brief intervention services for students on campus.

Demonstrate commitment to diversity and university initiatives supporting diversity and inclusion. Utilize evidence-based practices, including Red Watch Band, BASICS, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing. Collaborate with the Office of Residence Life, Student Engagement, and academic departments in providing mental health awareness and support for the diverse student populations.

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and performance evaluation of subordinate personnel in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities include, at a minimum, interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. Conducts evaluation of health initiatives and population-level strategies to assess shifts in behavior change or health outcomes.

Supervises the development and implementation of campus-wide assessments to determine health needs, assets, and priorities. Provide on-call support and triage mental health concerns. The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion. Interest in participating in student-centered service activities. Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Education or other related field. At least two years of experience in mental health prevention.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with a diverse college aged population. Experience in developing and implementing environmental strategies with a harm reduction approach with a focus on primary prevention.

Experience working collaboratively with a group in order to achieve institutional changes. Experience providing mentorship to students who are engaged in experiential learning. Additional Information:

This is a full-time UUP position. For the first 10 working days, beginning Friday, May 24, 2024, and ending Friday, June 7, 2024, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:

Saturday, June 22, 2024 SALARY: $75,000 $3,087 in downstate location pay $78,087 Total Compensation. The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans. Click here for New York State Benefits Summary VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION The Consumer Information web page can be viewed at the following link http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information/index.shtml This page describes various services, information and statistics on many different aspects of the College's operations.

Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at infogoer.ny.gov.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates may apply by clicking on the "Apply Now" link at the top or bottom of this page. The following documents are required for all positions:

Cover Letter Resume/C.V. Additional instructions for faculty positions: Your cover letter must include a statement on teaching philosophy and methodology.

Please attach copies of teaching evaluations and an unofficial copy of graduate transcripts (showing highest degree awarded/currently in process). Candidates invited for interviews will be asked to make a presentation on their research/creative activities as well as a separate teaching demonstration. Only applications made through Farmingdale's electronic application system will be accepted. Once you successfully apply you will receive an email as confirmation and be directed to another page in order to upload additional documents.

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