Prevention Specialist

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board•Hampton, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (HNNCSB) is seeking a full-time Prevention Specialist to support community-based efforts focused on substance use disorder prevention and mental health promotion in Hampton and Newport News, Virginia. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering evidence-based education and prevention programs, including Mental Health First Aid, Suicide Prevention, and Trauma/Resilience initiatives for youth and adults. The Prevention Specialist will implement strategies targeting underage drinking, tobacco use, opioid misuse, and other substance-related concerns, while supporting environmental prevention efforts such as Counter-Tools initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services such as Social Work, Psychology, Counseling
1 year of experience in group facilitation and working with adolescents/adults and community representatives
Experience in mental health promotion and substance use disorder prevention
Must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.

Responsibilities

Planning and implementing prevention programs for youth, adults, and families
Delivering community education (including Mental Health First Aid, suicide prevention, and trauma/resilience)
Supporting coalition development through consultation, technical assistance, and meeting support
Conducting tobacco and alcohol retailer store audits and education
Implementing environmental strategies (including Counter-Tools)
Maintaining statistical/program information
Entering required outputs in the DBHDS Data System