Prevention Coordinator

Helping Services for Youth & Families; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Helping Services for Youth & Families is seeking a full-time prevention coordinator to work with communities, businesses, and schools on substance use, tobacco & nicotine use, and problem gambling prevention. Training will be provided and a flexible schedule is required, including some evenings and weekends.

The position requires a BA/BS in a related field, willingness to obtain certification within 18 months, and ability to travel regionally and nationally for training.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Social Work, Public Health, Nursing, Health Promotion, Education, or a related field.
• Certified Prevention Specialist or willingness to obtain certification within 18 months of hire.
• Flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel within the service area, as well as overnight within Iowa and nationally for training.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills.
• Sound judgment in various situations.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Judgment

Education

BA/BS in Social Work, Public Health, Nursing, Health Promotion, Education, or related field

Job description

Do you enjoy working with the public? We are looking for someone who is driven, positive, self-motivated, and organized.We work with communities, businesses, and schools on substance use, tobacco & nicotine use, and problem gambling prevention to promote healthy choices. Training will be provided.

Qualifications:

• Full-time position (1.0 FTE) dedicated to the Drug-Free Communities Support Grant.
• Salary based on experience; classified as Exempt.
• BA/BS in Social Work, Public Health, Nursing, Health Promotion, Education, or a related field.
• Certified Prevention Specialist or willingness to obtain certification within 18 months of hire.
• Flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel within the service area, as well as overnight within Iowa and nationally for training.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills.
• Sound judgment in various situations.
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Office Location: Elkader, West Union or Decorah, Iowa