Prevention Specialist

Location: Covington

SUMMARY:

The Prevention Specialist works in the community under the supervision of the Prevention Services Coordinator as a team member in the Prevention Services program of Planning District One Behavioral Health Services to promote and implement specialized Substance Abuse Prevention programs. The Specialist may be given specific tasks regarding specific areas in Prevention such as Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) prevention programs for young people and their families.

The Specialist is also responsible for developing community support for the programs offered. The activities of the Specialist benefit the entire community as well as the individual participants.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

Bachelor's degree required in human services or related field.

Licensure:
Must possess or obtain highest level of licensure appropriate to degree. Valid Driver's license.

Experience:

Experience in mental health and/or substance abuse preferred.

Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of public relations, mass communications and marketing techniques

Knowledge of educational principles, practices and techniques

Can communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Skill in planning and organizing activities

Skill in analyzing, recording and assessing data Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population of community members, community based agencies and Frontier Health personnel

Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Ability to market prevention services, particularly ATOD prevention programs, in an effective fashion

Ability to develop prevention promotion activities, particularly ATOD prevention programs,based on relevant community issues, trends, social conditions and population groups

Computer literacy, ability to create social media posts and advertisingMAJOR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participating in the assessment of community needs:
The Specialist works with the local prevention planning group, "Alleghany Highlands Healthy Youth Coalition" to identify needs within the community.

The specialist identifies gaps in services related to ATOD Awareness and works with existing programs to coordinate and network. The specialist is aware of factors of literacy, education, culture, class, gender, race, ethnicity and age. Planning Prevention Programming:
The Specialist assists in planning community prevention promotion events and activities consistent with the objectives of the community prevention plan. The specialist develops new informational flyers, brochures, audio-visual aids, presentation materials and handouts for the community at large or specific populations of interest. Implementing Designated Programs:
The Prevention Specialist delivers and coordinates evidence basedand other ATOD programs, and will receive any required program implementation training from the developers of these programs. The specialist will participate in health events including locating presenters, procurement of support materials and supplies, announcements, registration and problem solving. The specialist serves as a resource person for other existing intervention programs where appropriate within existing prevention services, such parenting education and staff development.

Trains Individuals and Coordinates Promotion

Activities:

The Specialist trains and educates others professionals and community members on ATOD related topics. The specialist coordinates and implements educational sessions and presentations to community groups. Evaluate and Monitor Program Efforts:
The Specialist keeps accurate reports of events, classes and program activities and submits this data on a timely basis to funding sources, the community coalition, key stakeholders and the Prevention…