The University of Georgia
Overview
Seeking to build a community of supports and foster belonging for all recovering students and those investigating their relationships with substances. Company Description The University of Georgia (UGA) is the state's flagship institution for higher education with a statewide commitment and responsibility. As a land-grant and sea-grant university, UGA is the oldest, most comprehensive, and diverse institution of higher learning in Georgia. With its motto, "to teach, to serve and to inquire into the nature of things," UGA plays a unique role in conserving and enhancing intellectual, cultural, and environmental heritage at both state and national levels. Role Description
The Health Promotion Specialist — Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) has overall responsibility for program oversight, coordination and implementation of AOD prevention and other well-being/harm reduction initiatives. The Health Promotion Specialist — AOD will be responsible for assessment, capacity building, planning, implementing, and evaluating activities associated with the university prevention and well-being priorities. This position will train, direct and supervise graduate interns and mentor a student peer educator group. In addition, it will require working some nights and weekends to interact directly with students and facilitate programs. Qualifications
Master\'s degree in a related field or Bachelor\'s degree and commiserate experience Certified Health Education Specialist 2+ years experience in AOD prevention, education, or health promotion Ability to work collaboratively with various organizations and stakeholders Ability to lead challenging conversations with respect and empathy Knowledge of current theories of college and community health promotion, environmental change, behavior change and evaluation and the skill to apply them in a college student population and college town environment Experience in health program planning and evaluation is beneficial Responsibilities and Duties
Plan, implement, evaluate AOD prevention strategies (60%): In coordination with the CRCCoordinator as well as Fontaine team members, implement alcohol and drug education programming for students focused on harm reduction to reduce underage and high-risk drinking and cannabis or other recreational drug use/abuse. Provide targeted prevention education to specific student groups including, but not limited to, residence halls, fraternities and sororities, and athletics. Serve as a Narcan master trainer and lead Narcan training for the campus community. Serve as the primary community support resource expert for substance misuse concerns and respond to resource requests from campus constituents in a timely manner. Coordinate, facilitate and evaluate all on-campus alcohol education classes for student conduct referral program. Recruit, train and oversee student employees. Support development of Student Wellness peer education training program which fosters resource engagement, targeted skill building, harm reduction and health enhancing behavior change. Manage and deliver alcohol education programs, including meeting with students to review personalized feedback and conduct brief motivational interviewing. Utilize data and outcomes to demonstrate progress toward Student Wellness goals and monitor trends of student behavior. Participate in the delivery and assessment of Student Wellness health promotion activities. Create/compile quarterly reports of data and assessment results specific to substance use and misuse. Assist Manager with data collection and report for Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act (DFSCA) Biennial Report. Work closely with the Collegiate Recovery Center and provide assistance with their programming efforts. Assist in the preparation of annual reports and grant documentation, as needed Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to substance use prevention and education (e.g. Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act) Manage and monitor budget expenditures related to AOD prevention programming, including supplies, events, training, and other materials Track and report on program area budget activity to ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures Collaboration, community outreach, peer education and assessment (40%): Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to student well-being, with a focus on AOD prevention practices. In collaboration with CRCCoordinator, build and maintain effective relationships with key campus and community partners including faculty, staff and local leadership and businesses in ACC. Utilize qualitative and quantitative data to inform programs and initiatives. Serve on various committees including opportunities in regional and national organizations (NASPA, ACPA, ACHA). Collaborate with peer institutions to identify and share best practices. Serve as a resource for campus partners regarding their work related to well-being, including alcohol and other substance misuse. Other duties as assigned Seniority level
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Seeking to build a community of supports and foster belonging for all recovering students and those investigating their relationships with substances. Company Description The University of Georgia (UGA) is the state's flagship institution for higher education with a statewide commitment and responsibility. As a land-grant and sea-grant university, UGA is the oldest, most comprehensive, and diverse institution of higher learning in Georgia. With its motto, "to teach, to serve and to inquire into the nature of things," UGA plays a unique role in conserving and enhancing intellectual, cultural, and environmental heritage at both state and national levels. Role Description
The Health Promotion Specialist — Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) has overall responsibility for program oversight, coordination and implementation of AOD prevention and other well-being/harm reduction initiatives. The Health Promotion Specialist — AOD will be responsible for assessment, capacity building, planning, implementing, and evaluating activities associated with the university prevention and well-being priorities. This position will train, direct and supervise graduate interns and mentor a student peer educator group. In addition, it will require working some nights and weekends to interact directly with students and facilitate programs. Qualifications
Master\'s degree in a related field or Bachelor\'s degree and commiserate experience Certified Health Education Specialist 2+ years experience in AOD prevention, education, or health promotion Ability to work collaboratively with various organizations and stakeholders Ability to lead challenging conversations with respect and empathy Knowledge of current theories of college and community health promotion, environmental change, behavior change and evaluation and the skill to apply them in a college student population and college town environment Experience in health program planning and evaluation is beneficial Responsibilities and Duties
Plan, implement, evaluate AOD prevention strategies (60%): In coordination with the CRCCoordinator as well as Fontaine team members, implement alcohol and drug education programming for students focused on harm reduction to reduce underage and high-risk drinking and cannabis or other recreational drug use/abuse. Provide targeted prevention education to specific student groups including, but not limited to, residence halls, fraternities and sororities, and athletics. Serve as a Narcan master trainer and lead Narcan training for the campus community. Serve as the primary community support resource expert for substance misuse concerns and respond to resource requests from campus constituents in a timely manner. Coordinate, facilitate and evaluate all on-campus alcohol education classes for student conduct referral program. Recruit, train and oversee student employees. Support development of Student Wellness peer education training program which fosters resource engagement, targeted skill building, harm reduction and health enhancing behavior change. Manage and deliver alcohol education programs, including meeting with students to review personalized feedback and conduct brief motivational interviewing. Utilize data and outcomes to demonstrate progress toward Student Wellness goals and monitor trends of student behavior. Participate in the delivery and assessment of Student Wellness health promotion activities. Create/compile quarterly reports of data and assessment results specific to substance use and misuse. Assist Manager with data collection and report for Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act (DFSCA) Biennial Report. Work closely with the Collegiate Recovery Center and provide assistance with their programming efforts. Assist in the preparation of annual reports and grant documentation, as needed Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to substance use prevention and education (e.g. Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act) Manage and monitor budget expenditures related to AOD prevention programming, including supplies, events, training, and other materials Track and report on program area budget activity to ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures Collaboration, community outreach, peer education and assessment (40%): Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to student well-being, with a focus on AOD prevention practices. In collaboration with CRCCoordinator, build and maintain effective relationships with key campus and community partners including faculty, staff and local leadership and businesses in ACC. Utilize qualitative and quantitative data to inform programs and initiatives. Serve on various committees including opportunities in regional and national organizations (NASPA, ACPA, ACHA). Collaborate with peer institutions to identify and share best practices. Serve as a resource for campus partners regarding their work related to well-being, including alcohol and other substance misuse. Other duties as assigned Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries
Higher Education Note: This description is for formatting refinement and maintenance of content accuracy.
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