• Best practices, techniques and other key information that is relevant to the primary prevention of substance abuse
• Basic understanding of the area of substance abuse, including familiarity with evidence-based research on development, implementation and evaluation of substance abuse prevention programs.
• Federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations that relate to execution of job responsibilities/duties
• Policies and Procedures regarding daily operations of the Alcorn State University Counseling Services unit.
• Operational Standards set by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health/Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Services for substance abuse prevention projects
• Procedures of record keeping as required by ASU and MDMH
• American Psychological Association Code of Ethics
• Office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software and media technology

Skills :

• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Possess interpersonal skills that facilitate effective communication with Counseling Services Staff, ASU students, faculty and staff and other individuals and entities who are served by Counseling Services
• Exhibit excellent organizational skills
• Develop and implement substance abuse outreach programs
• Exhibit a commitment to diverse and culturally competent/sensitive delivery of primary prevention services

Abilities:

• Work well with youth, young adults and others who are recipients of services provided by Counseling Services
• Effectively provide a range of substance abuse services to a diverse population
• Evaluate and analyze program outcomes
• Maintain accurate and complete records of program activities
• Interpret applicable laws and regulations including legal and ethical standards that impact substance abuse programs
• Establish collaborative relationships with other substance abuse prevention agencies/organizations

• Provide consultation for participants on substance abuse issues
• Attend workshops and conferences relating to Substance Abuse Prevention required by the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Services (BADS)
• Work with other relevant entities in the community to address the issues of substance abuse
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports of substance abuse services, activities, and outcome measures. Assure compliance with grant by entering required data/statistical reports into Data-Gadget or other designated web-based system, in accordance with specifications and/or directives set forth by MDMH.
• Establish referral sources through networking and attending local/regional meetings of associations that promote substance abuse prevention.
• Follow National Best Practices for Substance Abuse Prevention
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to primary prevention, community organizing, and planning, specifically in relation to daily functioning of the ASAPP
• Coordinate and conduct informational/educational workshops, support groups, and/or focus groups that promote primary prevention in reducing risk for negative outcomes.
• Complete other related duties assigned by Project Supervisor/Director