Prevention Specialist

Volunteers of America - Dakotas; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America - Dakotas is seeking a Prevention Specialist for the Prevention Resource Center to manage a comprehensive library of prevention materials and maintain an organized tracking system. You will assist with information and resource promotion to communities across the 21-county area.

The role involves networking with regional coalitions, supporting state prevention initiatives, coordinating forums, and delivering training to youth and adults.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 1 year related experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and maintains materials in the resource library and tracking system.
• Keeps library resources up to date and maintains website material listings.
• Prepares and packs materials for training, presentations, and events.
• Coordinates and delivers training to youth and adults, promoting prevention awareness.
• Maintains records of contacts and activities to monitor prevention services.

Skills

Organization

Training delivery

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Job description

Job Details

Department: PRC

Job Status: Full-time

Reports To: Director of Prevention Services

Position Supervises: None

Work Schedule: Full-time position, requiring flexibility with schedule

Position Summary

The Prevention Specialist at the Prevention Resource Center plays a key role in supporting communities through the organization, promotion, and dissemination of vital prevention resources. They maintain and update a comprehensive library of prevention materials, ensure its accessibility through an organized tracking system, and keep the resource center current by regularly reviewing and processing new materials. The specialist also assists with information and resource promotion.

In addition to resource management, the Prevention Specialist fosters strong connections by networking with regional coalitions and prevention specialists. They support state-level prevention initiatives, coordinate forums, and provide public awareness through media and campaign promotions. The role also involves coordinating and delivering training to both youth and adults, ensuring that prevention education reaches diverse audiences. This position is critical in shaping prevention efforts, requiring a dedicated professional who excels in organization, communication, and the ability to empower individuals and communities.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Organizes and maintains materials in the resource library, ensuring an efficient tracking system for checkout, return, and inventory. Monthly reports and records are completed, with new materials regularly reviewed, ordered, and processed.
• Keeps the library’s resources up to date through cataloging and review, while also maintaining the website’s material listings.
• Ensures the library is well-maintained by organizing card files, shelving materials, and keeping the supply room in order.
• Prepares and packs materials for training, presentations, and meetings; Returns materials to shelves and files after trainings and events.
• Organizes materials, monitors attendance, and records payment documentation for prevention purchases in compliance with both agency and state procedures.

Networking

• Engages with PRC prevention specialists on a monthly basis and participates in state-level meetings.
• Contacts regional coalitions quarterly to share media, initiatives, and public awareness efforts.
• Assists in coordinating PRC forums, networks, and coalitions to foster strong partnerships.

Prevention Activities

• Supports the development and promotion of prevention campaigns by providing materials and ideas to individuals, coalitions, schools, and agencies on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Delivers training and education to youth and adults, coordinating activities and presentations to promote prevention awareness.
• Monitors progress and evaluations, offering follow-up assistance to schools and community groups involved in training and activities.
• Facilitates youth diversion groups at Volunteers of America, Dakotas.

Other

• Provides clerical support, including word processing, faxing, billing, copying, and filing, while assisting with the development of training materials.
• Maintains consistent records of contacts/activities to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of prevention services.
• Punctual to work and events and responds to requests demanding immediate attention.
• Communicates a positive and professional image of the organization and its services at all times.

Positions Qualifications

Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

Education

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.

Experience

Minimum of one-year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

Must have the ability to organize materials, provide training, support, and promote prevention activities within 21 county area. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Certifications & Licenses

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Other Requirements

Must be able to lift, carry, and set up training and display materials for program promotion.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must Stand, Walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend daily.
• Must Capability to Lift, carry, push or pull up to 25 lbs on a daily basis.