Prevention Specialist

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems - A Chimes Company; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) with Company Match

Transportation Subsidy

Employee Recognition Programs

Referral Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems in Media, PA is seeking a Prevention Specialist to deliver prevention services in schools and community settings, supporting the Prevention Manager with indirect services.

You will deliver evidence-based curricula, facilitate engaging lessons, and provide mentorship to students. The role requires documenting services for data collection and collaborating to achieve program goals, with a schedule Monday–Friday and some evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Education background preferred (B.A./M.A) in education or health.
• Experience working with youth or families in related settings.
• Ability to engage diverse audiences and facilitate groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based prevention curricula in school and virtual settings.
• Facilitate engaging classroom lessons and discussions with students.
• Conduct one-time presentations for students, faculty, and school staff.
• Provide mentorship through one-on-one and small group sessions.
• Build positive relationships with students, educators, and community partners.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all direct services for data collection and reporting.
• Collaborate with team members to support program goals and continuous improvement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Experience with youth

Group facilitation

Prevention education

Independent / team player

Education

B.A./M.A in education or health

2+ years youth/family experience

Job description

Description

Job Details

Description

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Job Description

In this role, the Prevention Specialist has responsibility for delivering prevention services in schools and community settings and completing indirect services in support of the prevention goals and objectives as directed by the Prevention Manager.

Schedule Details

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (some evenings and weekends required)

Location

Media, PA

Work Environment

Work is primarily conducted in schools and community settings

Program

Prevention Planning

Pay Rate

$19+/hour (Based on education and experience)

Job Functions

• Deliver evidence-based prevention curricula in school and virtual settings
• Facilitate engaging classroom lessons and discussions with students
• Conduct one-time presentations for students, faculty, and school staff
• Provide mentorship through one-on-one and small group sessions
• Build positive relationships with students, educators, and community partners
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all direct services for data collection and reporting purposes
• Collaborate with team members to support program goals and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with youth in educational or community settings preferred
• Ability to facilitate groups and engage diverse audiences
• Commitment to promoting healthy behaviors and prevention education
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Requirements

• Reliable transportation to travel between sites
• Ability to manage documentation and reporting requirements tied to program funding

Minimum Requirements

Education: B.A. or M.A in education/or health discipline preferred, or a minimum of 2 years of experience working with youth or families in a related setting

Experience: Prior experience working with youth or families

Licensure/Certifications: None Required

Clearances: Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal clearance, and verification that the employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

What's in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees => 30 hours/week):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Company Match
• Transportation Subsidy
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

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