APPI (Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Intervention) Specialist – School Based Youth Services Program

Position Title: APPI (Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Intervention) Specialist – School Based Youth
Services Program
Reports To: Program Manager of SBYSP
Broad Function: This position is responsible for supporting The Imani Center’s SBYSP program goals 
to help youth successfully navigate their adolescent years and graduate healthy and drug-free 
without becoming a teen parent. The program integrates sex education, counseling and related 
supports to reduce teen birth rates.

I. CORE VALUES:
1.  Demonstrates cultural competence through an awareness of and sensitivity towards  
Agency’s clients’ and  coworkers’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics i.e. is flexible in 
presentation of profession self, has the ability to “connect” with diverse populations, and has the 
skills to integrate culture throughout the clinical process with respect to race, color, creed, 
religion, gender, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, age, appearance, mental and/or physical 
capability, etc. (*Culture is defined as membership in a group that has shared values, experiences 
and beliefs.)
2.  Is committed to the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a child and 
believes in the capacity of people to grow and change.
3. Works from a strengths-based perspective.
4.  Understands and works well with other service systems (i.e.; child protective, juvenile 
justice, division on aging, probation and parole), maximizes resources to assist client.
5. Recognizes that consumers come first and responds to consumers appropriately.
6.  Knows and adheres to all FC Policies and Procedures, participates in a Subcommittee and/or 
keeps abreast of and adheres to QI policies and procedures.

II. PROFESSIONALISM:
1. Values and participates in the Team as a proactive member.
2. Respects others’ professional opinions and tolerates a range of feelings.
3. Able to give and receive constructive criticism.
4. Willing to take on extra work when needed (i.e. when there is a vacancy).
5. Performs required tasks according to the program philosophy, policies and procedures.
6. Is courteous, approachable, and cooperative towards others and conducts self in a mature, 
competent, confident, and respectful manner.
7.  Understands and adheres to confidentiality rights of clients, co-workers and agency, consistent 
with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), and protects personal health 
information in written, verbal and electronic forms.
8. Practices self-care, has a sense of humor and possesses a healthy work/ life
balance important to providing great customer service.
9.  Ensures the safety & comfort of others by communicating the presence of hazards, injuries, 
equipment problems or any need for help and knows the emergency evacuation and all other safety 
policies (universal precautions, etc.).
10. In times of crisis is willing to help others and communicates urgent information quickly to 
supervisor / Team.
11. Maintains good attendance (i.e. Maintains FT or PT schedule as contracted, and attendance does 
not impair or negatively affect the team.)
12. Is punctual for client appointments, meetings, etc.
13. Meets program productivity requirements.
14. Uses good judgment, practices ethical decision-making, and explores all options in problem 
solving.
15. Participates in weekly team meetings, monthly case conferences, and Quality Improvement Sub 
Committee Meetings

III. SUPERVISION:
1. Attends supervision consistently and comes prepared.
2. Provides relevant updates regarding client progress.
3. Consults supervisor when uncertain and when managing high-risk situations.
4. Documents supervision.
5. Able to receive feedback and to learn from it.
6. Has insight about self (i.e. strengths and weaknesses) and utilizes that knowledge toward growth 
and change.

IV. APPI Specialist Responsibilities:
1.  Provide case management, supportive counseling and education and awareness in individual and 
group regarding primary and preventive health care; sex education with a focus on abstinence and 
monogamy; pregnancy and disease prevention; decision making; life skills, teen dating violence; 
sexual abuse; date rape; communication and refusal skills; and family planning.
2.  Support youth and provide them with the skills and resources necessary to successfully 
graduate, gain employment or further their education without becoming teen parents.
3.  Plan and facilitate community outreach and education activities, as appropriate to the 
position; and serve as a liaison and representative to community organizations and schools. (In the