Prevention Educator​/Specialist

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you looking to join a company that makes a difference? Do you want to be part of an organization with a commitment to an inclusive and supportive culture? Do you enjoy company-wide staff events with opportunities for team building and getting to know your co-workers? Join our team of compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated staff!

With a career at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery, you'll partner with a talented group of individuals in a team atmosphere, including a supportive and knowledgeable leadership team. You'll also have access to a wealth of opportunities for your personal growth and development.

Summary:

The Prevention Educator/Prevention Specialist is responsible for providing routine AOD and other prevention services including, but not limited to, information dissemination, education, problem identification and referral.

Riveon Mental Health and Recovery prevention services include:
Botvin Lifeskills, Building Blocks, Eduvention Juvenile Diversion, Carevention Family Intervention, Comprehensive School Prevention, Drug-Free Workplace Safety Programs, HIV/AIDS Prevention, Parent to Parent educational support, Staff and Parent trainings and Teen Support Groups.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for providing prevention services in community and school-based settings. Records services provided in prevention log. Completing and registering all reports and billing statements for each prevention service. Administering and registering outcome and satisfaction surveys. Contact with the referral source following each service provided. Development/adaptation of prevention curriculums to match community needs. Staffing agency educational booth at community events and health/wellness fairs.

Assisting treatment programs as necessary. Completion of all CQI data collection and implementation of all CQI corrective actions as assigned. Monthly participation in Utilization Review and Peer Review Programs. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

General Requirements:

Must adhere to the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board's Chemical Dependency Code of Ethics, demonstrate an understanding of addiction as an illness. Must have the ability to effectively work with Agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population. Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team to promote a healthy environment for our clients. Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills required.

Good computer skills required.

Must have at least one year of experience in addiction prevention or related work with youth and/or families.

Educational Requirements:

Associate Degree or substantial progress towards Associate Degree with emphasis on Addictions Treatment and Prevention or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred.

Certification Requirements:

Registered Applicant endorsement eligible required. OCSPA or higher credential preferred.

If Registered Applicant, must achieve OCPSA Prevention certification within two years of employment.

Amount of Travel:
Moderate, mostly confined to local travel. (Based on school systems assigned). Riveon Mental Health and Recovery reimburses for business-related travel.

Hours:

Full-Time. Some evenings required. Occasional weekends required (1 - 2 per quarter).

Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with licensure and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.

Benefits Package for Full-Time Employees Includes:

* Medical Insurance with Prescription Benefits

* Dental Insurance

* Vision Insurance

* Company sponsored Wellness Programs

* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) with Debit Cards

* Company funded Health Savings Account (HSA)

* 403(b) Retirement Plan

* Term Life Insurance

* Long-Term Disability Insurance

* Supplemental Life Insurance available

* Employee Assistance Program

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