Prevention Specialist - Shelby​/Miami​/Darke Counties

Prevention Specialist - Shelby/Miami/Darke Counties

Dayton, OH, USA

Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services.

We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.

Summary

The function of this position is to provide substance abuse prevention and mental health promotion services to community members in a variety of community settings. Collaboration and communication with County ADAMHS, OMHAS, community partners, and GESMV staff are essential in this position. Employees are expected to value the highest ethical standards, quality services, and good customer service. We also value quality communication skills in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and multi-agency environment.

Responsibilities supervised by an appropriately licensed practitioner include

• Maintains efficient and timely documentation of services and program activities and submits program reports and records within GESMV Behavioral Health guidelines.
• Collaborate with schools, civic organizations, church groups, and community organizations to provide information and awareness on a range of prevention topics.
• Network with other prevention providers and social service agencies within the region.
• Participate in substance use prevention and mental health promotion campaigns such as We Are the Majority, United Against Violence, Be Present, etc.
• Participate in County Prevention Coalition meetings and committee meetings.
• Participate in health fairs, business expos, parades, and other community events for the purpose of promoting healthy lifestyles and wellness.
• Provide training to community members on prevention topics appropriate to expertise, interest, and knowledge.
• Attend training, seminars, workshops, and classes to achieve required credentials and continuing education as required by the agency and licensing boards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Executive Director to meet program and agency objectives. Performs community outreach, information and referral, and education assignments, as well as consultation services as approved by the supervisor.
• Attends community meetings, GESMV staff meetings, in-services, case conferences, supervision sessions, etc., as scheduled.
• Comply with all Agency policies, procedures, and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain the same to meet CARF, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including support activities as needed to augment the functioning of the agency.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; high school diploma or GED with relevant experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Must have a Prevention license (RA, OCPSA,OPCS, or OCPC) through Ohio Chemical Dependency Board or be willing to pursue training to obtain such licensure.
• Maintain up to date CPR and First Aid certification.

Experience Requirements

Prevention experience or related experience doing community engagement and/or education regarding health and social issues.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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