D&A Prevention Specialist - Triple P

The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program works with parents to give them simple and practical strategies to help them build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage their children’s behavior and prevent problems developing. Plans, develops and implements various D&A projects outlined in the prevention unit including the school system, community agencies, and community groups.

• Provide Triple P-Standard for parents in one-on-one or group sessions to address behavioral concerns.
• Provide guidance through parenting Triple P Program Modules to support positive parenting.
• Assist parents in learning strategies to promote social competence, self-regulation, and reduce problems.
• Encourage parents to develop a parenting plan using a variety of Level 4 Triple P strategies.
• Assist parents in utilizing their parenting plan to track behavior and reflect on its effectiveness.

• One year as a Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist Trainee; or A Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education, Education, the Social or Behavioral Sciences or related fields and one year experience in drug and alcohol prevention work; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.