Prevention Specialist
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Job Location:
Buffalo Grove, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
OMNI Youth Services the northwest suburbs premier youth services agency has an excellent opportunity for a Prevention Specialist Health Educator to develop and coordinate school and community-based prevention program that will reduce substance use and teen pregnancy among area youth. This position will work with school personnel to develop mutually beneficial programs for youth use methods and instruments for collecting valid and reliable quantitative and qualitative data execute/deliver an effective prevention education curriculum to middle and/or high school students plan and implement a communication campaign report on program performance and apply strategies for continuous quality improvement.
The ideal candidate will be able to work comfortably with a wide range of people including youth parents school administrator and community leaders. Candidate must possess the desire to be team-oriented and a solid belief in experiential learning. Flexibility and ability to adapt to change is critical.
Required skills:
- A minimum of a bachelors degree in public health marketing education social work psychology counseling
- Education or related field is required
- Proven leadership and project management experience a must (professional or volunteer).
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations with multi- or inter-disciplinary colleagues
- Implement effective prevention strategies with fidelity
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted through the course of work
- Write clearly and concisely
- Effectively speak publicly when conducting presentations and/or facilitating meetings
- Work independently under limited supervision and organize multiple work assignments
- Collect and report on work as required by the Department when needed
- Candidate must have a valid drivers license access to a car and the ability to lift and transport program materials required and be available to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Creativity design and marketing skills are a plus.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word PowerPoint Publisher and/or Adobe Suite) and use of social media platforms (Facebook Twitter and Instagram)
Desired skills:
- Prior IDHS SUPS training
- Experience teaching/training in a classroom setting
- Experience with marketing or media campaigns.
- Spanish language skills a plus
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible Schedule
- Employer Paid Benefits (Life STD LTD)
- Hybrid
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Time
- 14 Paid Holidays
Supervision provided by a Licensed Clinician OMNIYouth Services is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ qualified individuals based on individual merit. OMNI Youth Services is committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and valued member of the team. It does not discriminate against any individual with respect to the terms and conditions of employment based on that individuals race sex age religion color national origin disability genetic information marital status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other non-merit factor protected under state local or federal laws. Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all personnel actions such as recruiting hiring compensation benefits promotions training transfer termination and opportunities for training.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
OMNI is a comprehensive behavioral health organization serving communities in Illinois through accessible counseling services and community programs that strengthen youth, families, and individuals. As your partner in building a better future, it is our mission to provide our communit ... View more
