Prevention Specialist

Integrea Community Mental Health Systems•Opelika, AL

About The Position

The Prevention Specialist is responsible for delivering evidence-based substance use prevention education and programming to children, adolescents, and their families in school and community settings. This role focuses on building resilience, promoting healthy decision-making, and preventing the initiation of alcohol, tobacco, and drug use among youth. The Prevention Specialist also plays a key role in community outreach, partnership-building, and promoting a culture of wellness.

Requirements

Evidence-based substance use prevention education and programming delivery
Experience working with children, adolescents, and families in school and community settings
Knowledge of resilience-building and healthy decision-making promotion
Experience in community outreach and partnership-building
Ability to plan and facilitate age-appropriate programs and workshops
Experience engaging youth in dialogue about peer pressure, decision-making, and emotional regulation
Skill in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with school staff, parents, and community stakeholders
Ability to distribute educational materials and resources
Experience in planning and executing prevention events, awareness campaigns, and outreach activities
Proficiency in data collection and outcome tracking
Experience collaborating with local coalitions, prevention partners, and public health entities
Ability to maintain accurate records, attendance logs, and reports
Knowledge of trends in adolescent development, substance use, and prevention strategies
Professional, engaging, and culturally responsive demeanor

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate age-appropriate, evidence-based prevention programs, workshops, and classroom presentations for students in grades K–12.
Organize and participate in school assemblies, after-school activities, health fairs, and community events that promote substance use prevention.
Engage youth in dialogue about peer pressure, decision-making, emotional regulation, and other protective factors.
Facilitate workshops, skill-building groups, and youth activities focused on substance use prevention, resilience, and healthy decision-making.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with school staff, parents, and community stakeholders to promote program access and success.
Distribute educational materials and resources that reinforce prevention messages and provide support to youth and families.
Participate in planning and executing prevention events, awareness campaigns, and outreach activities.
Assist in data collection and outcome tracking for reporting and continuous quality improvement.
Collaborate with local coalitions, prevention partners, and public health entities to coordinate outreach and align efforts.
Maintain accurate records, attendance logs, and reports in accordance with agency and grant requirements.
Stay current on trends in adolescent development, substance use, and prevention strategies.
Stay current on trends in adolescent substance use, prevention science, and community health.
Represent the organization in a professional, engaging, and culturally responsive manner.
All other duties as assigned.