Prevention Specialist; Youth Community Services

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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Prevention Specialist
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* Location:

** Springfield / Greene County, Missouri
** Department:
** Youth Community Services
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* Employment Type:

** Full-time
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* Schedule:

** Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.  
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* Job Summary:

** Help build a healthier future for youth and families as a Prevention Specialist with Youth Community Services. In this community-focused role, you will deliver engaging substance use prevention and mental health education, develop effective learning resources, and collaborate with local partners to promote awareness and healthy behaviors. Join a compassionate, collaborative team where your creativity, communication skills, and commitment to prevention can make a meaningful impact throughout Springfield and Greene County..
** This position offers...**
* ** Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
* ** Mileage Reimbursement** – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
* ** Employee Discounts** – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
* ** Workplace Culture** - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
* ** Additional Perks & Benefits** - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more.
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* ** Prepare and facilitate
** engaging training sessions and group psychoeducation for children, adolescents, and adults on substance use prevention, interpersonal skills, mental health literacy, and related topics.
* ** Partner with
** community groups and public and private organizations to identify local substance use and mental health needs and develop effective prevention strategies.
* ** Create and enhance
** age-appropriate lesson plans, course outlines, training materials, prevention activities, and special projects that encourage education, awareness, and healthy behaviors.
* ** Research emerging trends
** and recommend meaningful improvements to existing curricula and training packages.
* ** Maintain
* * an organized library of references, audiovisual aids, and educational resources supporting substance use and mental health programs.
* ** Document
* * program activities accurately and consistently in accordance with agency quality standards..
** Education, Experience, and/or Credential

Qualifications:

** Candidates may qualify through one of the following pathways:
* Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, nursing, counseling, or a closely related human services field.
* Bachelor’s degree in another field and four years of relevant experience in mental health or substance use services.
* High school diploma or GED and four years of related experience working with individuals experiencing substance use challenges.
* Substance use certification is preferred..
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* Additional Qualifications:

*** Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance are required.
* Ability and willingness to travel locally throughout Springfield and Greene County are required.  
** Position Perks & Benefits:
**** Paid time off:
** full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
** Employee benefits package:
** full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
** Top-notch training:
** initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
** Career mobility:
** advancement opportunities/promoting from within
** Welcoming, warm, supportive:
** a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
** Brightli is on a Mission:
** A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden…