Community Prevention Education Specialist

Community and Family Resources; Webster City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

IPERS retirement benefit

401K option

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Various discounts

Job summary

Community and Family Resources is looking for a full-time Prevention Specialist in Webster City to provide prevention and educational services. The role involves developing goals with the prevention team and training community members on prevention strategies.

Ideal candidates have an Associate's Degree in a relevant field and experience in education or community activism. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, and generous PTO.

Applicants must be able to complete a background check, drug screen, and TB test.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate's Degree in relevant field.
• Preferred: Experience in education, training, public relations, or community activism.
• Must obtain Certified Prevention Specialist certification within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop service goals and objectives with the prevention team.
• Provide training in prevention strategies to community members.
• Assist coalitions in making environmental changes.
• Maintain public relations for the agency's prevention project.
• Provide presentations in various community settings.

Skills

Public speaking

Community advocacy

Training and education

Volunteer coordination

Education

Associate's Degree in Education, Community Health, or related field

Job description

Community and Family Resources is looking for a full-time Prevention Specialist in Webster City to provide prevention and educational services. The role involves developing goals with the prevention team and training community members on prevention strategies.

Ideal candidates have an Associate's Degree in a relevant field and experience in education or community activism. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, and generous PTO.

Applicants must be able to complete a background check, drug screen, and TB test.