Prevention Specialist (Youth Community Services)

Brightli • Springfield, MO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a mission-driven, compassionate team where your work directly impacts the lives of youth and families. As a Prevention Specialist, you’ll have the opportunity to educate others, collaborate with community partners, deliver meaningful prevention programs, and promote mental wellness and substance use awareness. If you’re a strong communicator who enjoys engaging with diverse groups and making a lasting difference, this role is for you. In this role, you will design and deliver prevention education programs focused on substance use and mental health. You will lead engaging training sessions and psychoeducational groups, partner with community organizations to identify needs, and help develop impactful prevention strategies and materials. Your work will support individuals and communities in building healthier behaviors and increasing awareness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, nursing, counseling, or a related human services field OR Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with a minimum of four years of relevant experience in mental health and/or substance use OR High School diploma or GED with at least four years of experience working with individuals impacted by substance use
• Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with community partners and stakeholders
• Organized, creative, and able to develop engaging educational content
• Passion for community outreach, prevention, and promoting mental wellness
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the community as needed

Nice To Haves

• Substance use certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging training sessions and psychoeducational groups focused on substance use prevention, mental health awareness, and life skills development
• Collaborate with schools, community organizations, and stakeholders to identify needs and implement effective prevention strategies
• Develop and enhance lesson plans, curricula, and educational materials to support prevention programming
• Support community groups in creating meaningful, age-appropriate prevention initiatives and awareness activities
• Maintain and organize educational resources, including materials and audio-visual tools, to support programming efforts
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to training programs based on emerging trends and community needs
• Document program activities accurately in alignment with agency standards

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level