DRUG ABUSE EDUCATOR (SPANISH SPEAKING) 2713

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class formulates and conducts a comprehensive drug education program on a municipal or County-wide level. Duties include writing press releases, preparing audio-visual presentations and educational literature and working with municipal and civic agencies to promote programs aimed at reducing drug and alcohol abuse. This class is distinguished by the fact that the incumbent conducts programs and prepares literature for the Spanish speaking community. The incumbent works with considerable independence in the performance of duties, and the work is reviewed by means of reports and conferences with supervisors. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists in the planning and execution of training seminars for teachers;

Conducts bilingual drug education programs in schools;

Schedules speaking engagements with municipal agencies and civic organizations;

Accumulates statistical information on drug and alcohol abuse in specific locations throughout the County;

Prepares bilingual drug education material for publication and dissemination;

Develops and selects appropriate audio-visual materials, study guides, books, pamphlets and brochures concerning drug dependence.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the social and clinical problems and dangers associated with drug and alcohol abuse; thorough knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of drug and alcohol abuse and education; good knowledge of federal, state and local laws pertaining to drug and alcohol abuse; good knowledge of available public programs dealing with problems related to drug and alcohol use; ability to read, write and converse fluently in Spanish; ability to write clearly and to address groups effectively; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and with community and governmental agencies; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, and one (1) year of experience as a counselor, educator or in a similar capacity in an organized program dealing with drug and/or alcohol abuse; or,

b) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor’s Degree, and twenty-four (24) additional graduate credits toward a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Education or Counseling; or,

c) Registration as a credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a Motor Vehicle in New York State.

There will be a qualifying Spanish language examination.

R03/15/06

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/15