Prevention Specialist

Horizon Behavioral Health • Lynchburg, VA

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About The Position

The Prevention Specialist is responsible for implementing the HBH Prevention Logic Model by following the strategic prevention framework and the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention strategies to offer substance abuse prevention services in the catchment area. Prevention Specialist will use the Logic Model to evaluate and measure program outcomes by: assessing prevention needs, developing a strategic plan, implementing effective community prevention programs, policies, and practices, and evaluating their efforts for outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Service Field (Health Promotion, Counseling, Social Work, etc.) from an accredited college/university.
• One year of related experience that includes working with high-risk youth and families; health promotion and education; the coordination of events and public outreach; creation and delivery of public outreach presentations; and collaboration with community-based groups or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework and use of the Logic Model to evaluate and measure program outcomes by: assessing prevention needs, developing a strategic plan, implementing effective community prevention programs, policies, and practices, and evaluating their efforts for outcomes.
• Knowledge of child development, group dynamics, and behavior modification techniques.
• Knowledge of community mental health and public health in order to provide advocacy and enhance an individual’s access to community resources.
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to prevention and substance abuse.
• Skill to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques.
• Skill to communicate effectively in order to facilitate programming and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Skill to develop reports, create presentations, and communicate findings to both internal and external audiences.
• Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among program participants, co-workers, and community-based stakeholders.
• Ability to record data and complete documentation within established expectations and by communicated deadlines.
• Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required.
• Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license.
• May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients, provide services to clients at other locations.
• Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.
• Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Prevention Professional preferred.

Responsibilities

• assessing prevention needs
• developing a strategic plan
• implementing effective community prevention programs, policies, and practices
• evaluating their efforts for outcomes

Benefits

• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays.
• Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year.
• If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees