The WTCS AODA Prevention and Intervention Facilitator position requires both prevention and intervention skills with primary prevention being the broader, larger focus. A process which provides people with the resources necessary to confront stressful life conditions and avoid behaviors which could result in negative physical, psychological, or social outcomes. Prevention strategies are designed to be implemented before the onset of problems and may be targeted to the larger community or to specific populations. Those services which interrupt a process in order to change its course.
Intervention occurs after a problem has been identified.
Requirement 55 Guidance and counseling - 2 semester credits District Certification Officer has a copy of the document that identifies the competencies to be covered in any course recognized for this requirement. Requirement 69 Educational diversity - 2 semester credits District Certification Officer has a copy of the document that identifies the competencies to be covered in any course recognized for this requirement. Requirement 70 Alcohol and drug terminology - 1 semester credit or 40 verifiable hours of instruction. Describe the four major drug classifications and indicate substances belonging to each. Requirement 71 Psychosocial and sociocultural aspects of alcohol and other drug abuse - 1 semester credit or 40 verifiable hours of instruction.