Prevention Specialist
Prevention Specialist
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$ 38308 - 61294
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Job Description
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Compensation is dependent on experience
Position Summary
The Prevention Specialist is responsible for implementing the HBH Prevention Logic Model by following the strategic prevention framework and the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention strategies to offer substance abuse prevention services in the catchment area. Prevention Specialist will use the Logic Model to evaluate and measure program outcomes by: assessing prevention needs developing a strategic plan implementing effective community prevention programs policies and practices and evaluating their efforts for outcomes.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Human Service Field (Health Promotion Counseling Social Work etc.) from an accredited college/university.
- One year of related experience that includes working with high-risk youth and families; health promotion and education; the coordination of events and public outreach; creation and delivery of public outreach presentations; and collaboration with community-based groups or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. Certified Prevention Professional preferred.
Related Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework and use of the Logic Model to evaluate and measure program outcomes by: assessing prevention needs developing a strategic plan implementing effective community prevention programs policies and practices and evaluating their efforts for outcomes. Knowledge of child development group dynamics and behavior modification techniques. Knowledge of community mental health and public health in order to provide advocacy and enhance an individuals access to community resources. Knowledge of the principles procedures techniques trends and literature related to prevention and substance abuse. Skill to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques. Skill to communicate effectively in order to facilitate programming and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team. Skill to develop reports create presentations and communicate findings to both internal and external audiences. Ability to promote positive collaborative and professional working relations among program participants co-workers and community-based stakeholders. Ability to record data and complete documentation within established expectations and by communicated deadlines. Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends holidays etc.) as required.
Ability to drive and must possess a valid drivers license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients provide services to clients at other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites. Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed.
HORIZON ENVIRONMENT
Horizon Behavioral Health Community Services Board (CSB) is located in the beautiful heart of Central Virginia. Whether your passions be hiking the Appalachian Trails kayaking the James River Blueways or a Sunday drive along the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway Lynchburg Virginia offers small-town southern charm with an active culture of music festivals outdoor activities world-class performing arts and a revitalized downtown that placed it at the top of the list by as the 2019 best place for millennials to move. Horizon is also the proud recipient of Living in Lynchburgs 2021 Giving Back Award Best of Lynchburg for Counseling Services for multiple consecutive years and named Best Place to Work by Lynchburg Business Magazine in 2023 and again in 2024!
To Apply Please visit our online career center at Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
