Prevention Specialist

Job Description:

Serves as an adult and youth prevention specialist, providing resources, networking opportunities and training.

Role and Responsibilities Serves as a community consultant to mobilize and empower communities to work toward the prevention of substance abuse and violence and the promotion of overall mental health

Serves as an adult and youth educator, providing resources, networking opportunities and training

Serves as an informational resource person, providing substance abuse prevention and mental health resources to parents, youth, professionals, and the community at large

Provides technical assistance and consultation to community coalitions including drug free clubs and other youth organizations that focus on alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention

Plans and implements substance and suicide prevention programming through public presentations and the delivery of evidence-based curricula

Assists with marketing efforts for the RPCOther duties as required or assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in health and human services, health education, communications, marketing, social sciences or related field preferred

Current Prevention Specialist Certification (CPS) or willing to obtain CPS within 3 years of employment

Physical Requirements Capability of traveling to and providing services in settings and locales which may not be handicap accessible.

Special Requirements Good written and verbal communication skills, including good public speaking skills

Ability to manage several projects simultaneously

Able to complete responsibilities from a remote location on as an needed basis

Must follow Comprehend telework policies

Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation