Prevention Specialist

BRANDYWINE COUNSELING & COMMUNITY SERVICES INC•Dover, DE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

BCCS is Seeking a Prevention Specialist for our AOD Program! Since 1985, Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) has been a trusted provider of outstanding substance abuse and behavioral health treatment. BCCS is a community organization that prides itself on helping members of our community recover with dignity. We enhance the quality of life by creatively providing Education, Advocacy, Prevention, Early Intervention, and Treatment Services. We promote hope and empowerment to persons and families touched by mental illness, substance abuse, HIV and multiple occurring diagnoses, and their related challenges.

Requirements

At least 1-2 years' related work experience.
Familiarity with Primary Prevention, including substance misuse and early intervention.
Experience with young adults as it is the focus population.
High School Diploma or GED
Valid driver's license with 2 points or less.
Must have own vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in related social service and/or communications field.

Responsibilities

Presenting prevention education.
Establish relationships with various organizations to promote our prevention and organizational goals.
Work closely with various programs collaborating with our organization.
Present educational presentations in the community, attend various taskforce, coalition, and community meetings.
The Prevention Specialist must have knowledge and a thorough understanding of the agency’s various services and collaborated programs to be able to effectively communicate them to them to the community.
Through personal appearance, face-to-face contact, or telephone and email correspondence, the Prevention Specialist must exhibit a professional and welcoming image to participants, staff, and the public.
The Prevention Specialist is responsible for providing quality, sufficient and appropriate services and maintaining high professional standards.