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Job Summary: *Under limited supervision, uses intermediate skills obtained through experience and training to facilitate educational workshops and sessions. Using evidenced based strategies, delivers programs to individuals, families and communities designed to prevent a variety of abusive behaviors. Receives general guidance and direction to perform a variety of non-routine tasks with limited decision-making responsibility. Some judgment is required to adapt program content and respond to participant inquiries. Resolves most questions and problems, and refers new or unusual issues to a higher level. Regular contact with program participants and other health educators is required to develop, enhance and deliver content. *Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate educational workshops/sessions in local schools, community and faith-based organizations.
• Assist Program Manager in preparing lesson plans that conform to program guidelines, are age appropriate, and based on the needs of the participants.
• Attend program meetings and trainings.
• Conduct pre and post program evaluations and prepare reports. Assist in the evaluation of information to identify program gaps and potential future programming.
• Provide presentations on general substance use issues and LAHC's services as needed.
• Disseminate substance use information at health and public fairs, school open houses and other community events.
• Establish and maintain liaison relationships with appropriate agencies regarding substance use prevention.
• Ensure assigned paperwork is completed and maintained in accordance with LAHC and funding source standards.
• Attends assigned meetings as required.
• Remains current in substance abuse prevention training and educational techniques,
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance.
• Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.