Prevention Specialist

Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center in Charlotte, NC seeks a Prevention Specialist to support community members by applying public health principles to prevent substance use. You will assess community needs, deliver prevention education, build partnerships with organizations, and document program outcomes under the Chief Prevention Officer.

The role covers prevention programming, information dissemination, education, alternative activities, identification and referral, and community-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health or a human service–related field.
• Two years of supervised substance use prevention experience or equivalent.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic public health processes to the work of substance use prevention and adhere to best practices.
• Assess community needs and capacities related to substance use prevention.
• Assist in developing strategic plans based on community needs.
• Assist in designing and implementing prevention programs, practices, and policies.
• Assist in evaluating program outcomes and participant satisfaction.

Skills

Communications

Initiative

Problem Solving

Quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Two years of supervised substance use prevention experience

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Prevention Specialist

Full Time Charlotte, NC, US

JOB DESCRIPTION

Prevention Specialist

Job Title

Prevention Specialist

Department

Prevention

Reports To

Chief Prevention Officer

FLSA Status

Salary / Exempt

Functional Area

N/A

Work Hours

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

The Prevention Specialist provides support to participants in the community, applying public health principles and evidence-based strategies to prevent substance use. Working under the Chief Prevention Officer, the Prevention Specialist helps assess community needs, deliver prevention education and programming, build partnerships with community organizations and coalitions, and document and evaluate program outcomes in support of healthier individuals, families, and communities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prevention Programming

• Apply basic public health processes to the work of substance use prevention and adhere to current best practices.
• Assess community needs and capacities as related to substance use prevention.
• Assist in developing comprehensive strategic plans based on community needs.
• Assist in designing and implementing substance use prevention programs, practices, and policies across the six prevention strategies below.
• Assist in evaluating the process, output, outcome, and impact of substance use prevention programs, practices, and policies.
• Assist in evaluating the satisfaction of participants and partners.

Information Dissemination

Provide information about the nature of drug use, abuse, and addiction and the effects on individuals, families, and communities, as well as information on available programs and services.

Prevention Education

Facilitate two-way communication aimed at affecting critical life and social skills, using evidence-based principles and programs and a variety of health education methods.

Alternative Activities

Facilitate constructive and healthy activities in pro-social environments based on the interests of the target population.

Identification & Referral

Identify individual and family needs and provide referrals as necessary to appropriate and complementary services.

Community-Based Processes

Collaborate with community members, other organizations, and coalitions to help create and sustain community systems and environments that support individuals and families in maintaining healthy lifestyles.

Promote community standards, codes, and attitudes that reduce the incidence and prevalence of substance use, including through legislative advocacy, communication campaigns, social norms strategies, and organizational and policy change.

Documentation & Quality Assurance

• Complete all prevention-related documentation and data collection as required.
• Assist in the preparation of periodic reports according to established protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality of information consistent with applicable federal, state, county, and agency rules and regulations.
• Follow policies, procedures, and standards for efficient and effective services.
• Ensure effective, quality programming in compliance with contracts, regulations, and Anuvia goals and standards.
• Maintain current competence in evidence-based prevention programs, practices, and policy and drug use trends.
• Obtain and keep current any certifications that may be required for this position now and in the future.
• Other duties as assigned.

Events Planning

• Assist in the preparation and implementation of agency events.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Every Anuvia team member is expected to live out our core values.

A

Innovate and be creative

N

Nurturing

U

Unity

Support diversity and motivate one another

V

Vitality

Challenge the status quo

I

Integrity

Demand uncompromising ethical standards and inspire trust

A

Accountability

Own decisions and be responsible for their impact

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

Communications

• Exhibits good listening and comprehension
• Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form
• Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally
• Keeps others adequately informed
• Selects and uses appropriate communication methods
• Commits to doing the best job possible
• Follows instructions; responds to management direction
• Keeps commitments
• Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Responds to requests for service and assistance
• Takes responsibility for own actions

Initiative

• Asks for help when needed
• Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities
• Seeks increased responsibilities
• Takes independent actions and calculated risks
• Undertakes self-development activities

Problem Solving

• Develops alternative solutions
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Identifies problems in a timely manner
• Resolves problems in early stages
• Works well in group problem-solving situations

Quality

• Applies feedback to improve performance
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Displays commitment to excellence
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Monitors own work to ensure quality

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public health or a human service–related field; OR
• Bachelor's degree in another field with documentation of at least two years of supervised substance use prevention–related experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

Language Ability

Read, analyze, and interpret business, professional, technical, or governmental documents. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and the public.

Mathematical Ability

Perform basic math, including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Apply common sense and solve practical problem involving a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Clerical Ability

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Computer Skills

• General use of personal computers, printers, and copiers.
• Ability to document activity in the Electronic Health Records system, correspond with others, and use basic office equipment.
• Microsoft Office applications and other software are required of the position.