Prevention Specialist

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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 RPC
Other 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