PREVENTION SPECIALIST

New Horizons of the Treasure Coast; Florida; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (including mental)

Dental & Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short/Long-Term)

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid Training & Employee Assistance

Life Insurance & Retirement Plan (403b

Opportunities for growth

PSLF Program eligibility

Job summary

New Horizons is seeking a caring Prevention Specialist to teach evidence-based prevention curricula to students in grades K-8 and provide tailored substance abuse prevention services. You will foster resilience, collaborate with teachers and families, and maintain case records with compliance.

The role includes reporting, meetings, and community outreach to support mental health awareness. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field or Florida Certification Board

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in counseling, social work, psychology, criminal justice, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field.
• Experience working with children facing substance abuse and/or mental health challenges is preferred.
• Possession of Florida Certification Board certification with 5 years of experience working with children facing substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
• Ability to apply therapeutic aggression management techniques effectively, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach evidence-based prevention education to students in assigned schools.
• Provide individual substance abuse prevention services tailored to youth needs.
• Foster resilience and positive decision-making skills in students.
• Collaborate with teachers, school administrators, families, and community organizations to promote student well-being.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required by the agency.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Support school-wide initiatives that foster mental health awareness and substance abuse prevention.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program effectiveness.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Team collaboration

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor’s degree (counseling, social work, psychology, etc.)

Job description

Description

New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast and beyond, serving 15,000 children and adults annuallythrough inpatient crisis services, a 24-hour helpline and mobile response team, and outpatient programs across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties. Additionally, we assist 22,000 students in area schools, working closely with the courts, law enforcement, jails, and hospitals to enhance individual well-being and improve overall community health.

New Horizons is seeking a caring and compassionate Prevention Specialistto join our team. As a Prevention Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our youthby teaching essential life skills and fostering resilience. Our team utilizes evidence-based curricula—including Too Good for Drugs, Too Good for Violence, and Botvin Life Skills—to educate students on topics such as alcohol, tobacco, and drug prevention.These services are provided in classroom settings and one-on-one with students in grades K-8.

Now under new management, New Horizons offers meaningful workwith opportunities for professional growth, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Health Insurance(including mental health coverage)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance(Short-Term & Long-Term)
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid Training & Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance & Retirement Plan (403b)
• Opportunities for growth
• School Loan Forgiveness (must meet federal criteria to qualify for PSLF Program). More information here: https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

As a Prevention Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

• Teach evidence-based prevention educationto students in assigned schools.
• Provide individual substance abuse prevention servicestailored to youth needs.
• Foster resilience and positive decision-makingskills in students.
• Collaborate with teachers, school administrators, families, and community organizationsto promote student well-being.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case recordsand ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reportsas required by the agency.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional developmentopportunities.
• Support school-wide initiatives that foster mental health awareness and substance abuse prevention.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program effectiveness.

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Is comfortable teaching students in a classroom setting.
• Can work effectively with students individually.
• Has reliable transportation.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Has experience working with elementary and/or middle school students.
• Possesses strong organizational skills.
• Work Monday-Friday during school hours with occasional Saturday or evening hours for community events.
• Summer servicesare provided to local summer camps and after-school programs.

Requirements

• - Bachelor’s Degreefrom an accredited university in counseling, social work, psychology, criminal justice, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education,or a related human services field.
• Experience working with children facing substance abuse and/or mental health challengisis preferred.

OR

• -Possession of a Florida Certification Board certificationwith 5 years of experienceworking with children facing substance abuse and/or mental health issues. (Written acceptance for certification in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree must be obtained from the school administration and kept in the personnel file.)
• Ability to apply therapeutic aggression management techniqueseffectively, as needed.

In addition to the above, candidate must pass Level 2 Background through DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, click on the link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com