Prevention Specialist

Centerstone•Columbia, TN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Centerstone is a leading nonprofit behavioral health system dedicated to improving lives through care. We offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in various settings. As a trauma-informed organization, Centerstone fosters a culture of understanding, recognizing, and responding to trauma to build resilience in clients, staff, and the community. This position involves implementing curriculum in schools and community venues, coordinating grant activities, attending meetings and trainings, and potentially traveling overnight. The Social Skills Enhancement (Project BASIC) program, funded by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, aims to enhance interpersonal skills for elementary school children (grades K-3) and identify emotionally disturbed children.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
Reliable, insured transportation and a valid driver's license are mandatory.
Ability to travel (mileage paid) to setting sites/meetings/trainings is required.
Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
Able to work independently with an “off-site” supervisor.
Ability to speak publicly in front of a diverse group of children/youth, parents, and professionals in multiple settings.
Ability to present prevention information on challenging topics such as substance use, bullying/violence, emotional development, and/or teen pregnancy/STIs using a trauma informed approach.

Responsibilities

Implement curriculum in classroom and/or group settings within schools, community venues, and systems of care.
Assist in the coordination and delivery of community-based grant activities with children/youth, parents/caregivers, and identified service areas.
Attend meetings and trainings.
Adhere to policies and procedures of Centerstone, grant funding entities, and service delivery settings.
Maintain required written documentation and submit required reports within the specified period.
Utilize behavior-management techniques appropriately in classroom and/or group settings.
Relate to the community (school staff, professionals, parents/caregivers, and youth) positively and professionally.
Attend meetings, conferences, and other training sessions as required.
Maintain a team approach with peers, coordinator, and manager.
Demonstrate competency in presenting curricula.
Adhere to program standards regarding participant contacts.