Alcohol and Other Drugs Educator
Location:
Amherst, MA
Open Date:
Oct 12, 2018
Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Alcohol and Other Drugs Educator position. The Alcohol and Other Drugs position is a full time, year round position, job group and level PT-3. The Alcohol and Other Drugs Educator (AOD Educator) is responsible for developing, implementing, and assessing a campus-wide strategy to reduce the consequences associated with the use and misuse of substances as well as other health and wellness issues. Their work should contribute to a safe and healthy campus community and promote a culture of respect, self-awareness, and healthy decision making. The AOD Educator facilitates BASICS for students who have repeated alcohol and other drug violations and implements other evidence-based initiatives to change campus culture and reduce harmful behaviors. The AOD Educator is responsible for addressing additional health topics, including sexual health and contraception, body image, public health concerns, and more. In collaboration with other members of the departments the AOD Educator will respond to emergent health concerns and crisis situations. The position will supervise 10-15 peer educators that provide programming on a range of health topics and supports generalist health promotion efforts within the department. The AOD Educator reports to the Director of Health Education and works closely with Residential Life, Community Standards, the Counseling and Health Centers, and other key stakeholders.
The AOD Educator takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College’s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Key Responsibilities
Preventative Initiatives
- Conduct needs assessments such as surveys, questionnaires and focus groups on health promotion topics