Prevention Specialist
About The Position
You would be responsible for 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 position encompasses several duties. 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. Must be detail-oriented, have excellent communication and presentation skills. 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 target population is adults aged 18 - 24 The Prevention Specialist is responsible for providing quality, sufficient and appropriate services and maintaining high professional standards This position is primarily a community-based position, so work will be performed outside of an office setting on a regular and consistent basis
Requirements
- At least 1-2 years' related work experience.
- Familiarity with Primary Prevention, including substance misuse and early intervention.
- For this program it is necessary to have 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
- Present 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
- Effectively communicate agency’s various services and collaborated programs to the community
- Maintain high professional standards
Benefits
- Group medical, dental, and vision coverage with low employee costs!
- 34 paid days off annually
- Tuition reimbursement
- A retirement plan with company match of up to 4%!
- Opportunity for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
