CT Clearinghouse Prevention Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY Connecticut Clearinghouse Prevention Specialist has shared responsibilities for daily library operations staffing community outreach and tabling events to provide substance use prevention resources to the public developing social media and marketing materials and supporting various projects of Wheelers Connecticut Center for Prevention Wellness and Recovery. The Prevention Specialist works with unit leadership to develop and implementeffective strategies for the prevention of substance misuse and problem gambling as well as to promote mental health. The Prevention Specialist has a highly visible role that works in partnership with state and local funders school leadership community providers and community coalitions to select design and implement a broad spectrum of strategies to address the prevention and health promotion needs of the state and community. The position works independently under the direction of the Associate Director and exhibits a high level of critical thinking judgment and decision making. They coordinate and may occasionally conduct training sessions conferences and other professional development events on current topics or trends in the prevention $50960EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree in communications human services or related field is required. Critical thinking excellent oral and written communication skills required. Experience working with youth adults and diverse populations in prevention and with primary and environmental prevention in a culturally responsive and respectful manner is preferred. Excellent documentation skills attention to detail and time management are required. Expertise in social media health promotion and marketing hold a valid drivers license. The position requires driving to disseminate prevention materials at various statewide position requires a flexible schedule including some weekends and Requirements Credential(s) Required: Must have be working on or willing to acquire Prevention Specialist CTSCHEDULEFull timeEMPLOYEE BENEFITSAt Wheeler were committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Heres how we invest in you:Nurture Your Health:Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through CentivoComprehensive dental and vision insurance through CignaAccess to wellness programs to support your physical and mental healthSecure Your Future:Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance403(b) Plan with contributions from the companyFuel Your Career Growth:Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement ProgramAccess training and development opportunitiesReceive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedicationGet reimbursed for licensure/certification expensesMaintain Work-Life Harmony:Recharge with generous paid time off including:15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge8 sick days per year for your well-being2 personal days per year for your personal needs2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you9 paid company holidays to spend with loved onesAccess free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESActively participates in the implementation of programs to impact issues of prescription drug opioid alcohol and other drug misuse and their prevention problem gambling prevention and supporting healthy families and communities in collaboration with management funders or other utilizes social marketing social media and other emerging technologies as prevention and health promotion tools. Assists in developing messages updating the websites and managing social media the community resource van and travels statewide to participate in community and agency events and support for statewide and local prevention and health promotion campaigns and initiatives in partnership with funders and as directed by department and maintains highly visible relationships with current partners funders and key stakeholders as well as creates new ones as participates in project planning and coordination meetings with and reports on demographic statistical and evaluation data for assigned programs and necessary data entry and other required tracking and data and maintains holistic knowledge of populations being served including cultural ethnic sexual orientation gender and ability on prevention and health promotion topics as qualified and Program Manager in duties necessary for the success of the program and Wheelers Connecticut Center for Prevention Wellness and Recovery and its activities throughout the Program Manager in providing excellent customer service responding to funders and providing community outreach in accordance with program goals and Program Manager implement and maintain an effective communication strategy to promote projects and relationships with existing locally to participate in community and agency events and activities as to prevention operating standards guidelines and code of to develop knowledge and understanding about the history traditions values family systems and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches skills and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.