Prevention Outreach & Education Specialist

Hartford HealthCare; Meriden (CT); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time off with accrual, 7

Employee discount programs

Résumé du poste

Rushford Center, a Hartford HealthCare entity, seeks a capable education and outreach professional to advance opioid and substance use prevention, recovery support services, and grant-driven activities across school and community settings.

You will implement prevention programs, recruit participants, and support wellness and coping strategies aligned with MAT-PDOA grant requirements. A relevant degree and experience in behavioral health are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services field (Education, social work, counseling, public policy, psychology etc).
• Master’s Degree in human services field (Education, social work, counseling, public policy, psychology etc) is preferred.
• Two years of experience working with families, clients, and/or vulnerable populations in the community.
• Two years of experience working in a behavioral health environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with a variety of age and cultural groups.

Responsabilités

• Execute programs (drugs, mental health, vaping, etc.), including direct service to provide school and/or community-based services per grant objectives
• Implement policies consistent with the State Standards for Prevention in collaboration with other Prevention staff members
• Maintain records in accordance with Program requirements (e.g. monthly statistical reports, performance-based prevention criteria, pre and post-testing, and group topics)
• Design and implement programs and activities that foster prevention Best Practices
• Attend various community organization events and meetings to partner with them to promote prevention activities and achieve grant goals
• Perform other related duties as required

Connaissances

Education outreach

Community engagement

Public health knowledge

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in human services field

Master’s Degree in human services field (preferred)

Description du poste

Rushford Center, a Hartford HealthCare entity, seeks a capable education and outreach professional to advance opioid and substance use prevention, recovery support services, and grant-driven activities across school and community settings.

You will implement prevention programs, recruit participants, and support wellness and coping strategies aligned with MAT-PDOA grant requirements. A relevant degree and experience in behavioral health are essential.