Prevention Specialist

Shoreline Behavioral Health Services; Conway, Northern (SC, KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoreline Behavioral Health Services in Conway, SC invites an entry‑level Prevention Specialist to help implement the county’s alcohol and other drug abuse prevention plan under supervision. The role includes training, educational presentations, coordination with coalition members, and delivering technical assistance to referral sources and the public.

The ideal candidate holds a related bachelor’s degree; provisional certification as a Prevention Specialist is required after employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (preferred).
• Provisional / In-process as a Certified Prevention Specialist required post-employment.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities of the alcohol and other drug abuse prevention plan in Horry County, including training, educational presentations, coordination and technical assistance under supervision.
• Collaborate with coalition members and coordinate prevention activities of agencies, groups and individuals to meet identified needs.
• Prepare required reports and submit deliverables in a timely manner, including data entry and daily logs.
• Represent the agency appropriately at meetings and events including training referral sources and the public.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

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Prevention Specialist

Conway, SC, US

Entry level prevention position requiring the implementation of activities of the alcohol and other drug abuse prevention plan in Horry County to include training, educational presentation, coordination and technical assistance under the direction of supervisory personnel. Applicant must be able to represent the agency appropriately at meetings and other events as assigned including providing training to referral sources and the public on topics relevant to the mission of the agency. Collaborate with Coalition members and coordinate substance abuse prevention activities of agencies, groups and individuals to meet identified needs. Prepare required reports and submit any deliverables in a timely manner, which may include entering data and daily logs. Demonstrate a willingness to contribute professional skills and time for unusual circumstances that require additional work time and assignments outside of customary work hours and assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in related field and related experience is preferred. Provisional / In-process as a Certified Prevention Specialist is required post-employment. Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as needed.