Community Prevention Leader & Public Health Educator

Harford County, Maryland; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Harford County Government seeks a Prevention Specialist to lead prevention programs for professionals, parents, and youth. The role combines education, public speaking, grant administration, and community outreach within substance use and mental health prevention frameworks.

The position supports the Office of Drug Control Policy, requires on-site and off-site work including evenings, and emphasizes independence, teamwork, and accountability in engaging with county and state partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in public health, family studies, social work, psychology, criminal justice or related field.
• Associate's Degree AND three (3) years' experience working in the behavioral health field.
• Five (5) years’ experience in behavioral health field and/or with youth.
• Ideal candidate will have public speaking experience.

Responsibilities

• Promotes community awareness and offers technical assistance for ODCP programs through marketing, events, and community outreach.
• Develops, coordinates, and promotes substance use prevention programs with a network of community partners.
• Implements evidence-based strategies that include public/private partnerships.
• Coordinates the Bridge Program, including programming, case management, and documentation.
• Conducts workshops and training related to mental health education.
• Provides information and resources to schools, churches, or community organizations.
• Writes grants and assists in grant reporting.
• Drives to multiple locations to provide services.
• Evening and weekend work required.

Skills

Public speaking

Grant administration

Community outreach

Program coordination

Budgeting

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health

Associate's degree + 3 years behavioral health

5 years behavioral health experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harford County Government seeks a Prevention Specialist to lead prevention programs for professionals, parents, and youth. The role combines education, public speaking, grant administration, and community outreach within substance use and mental health prevention frameworks.

The position supports the Office of Drug Control Policy, requires on-site and off-site work including evenings, and emphasizes independence, teamwork, and accountability in engaging with county and state partners.