Prevention Specialist

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a leading nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. The Prevention Specialist delivers intensive education programs, trains caregivers and educators, and supports schools implementing comprehensive prevention programming across enterprise solutions.

Responsibilities include onsite and online training, professional development, and participation on project teams.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years of experience in prevention, education, substance use, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience as a training facilitator with knowledge of prevention, recovery and evidence-based treatment of addiction and mental illness.
• Bachelor's Degree or 6 years related work experience or an AA with 4 years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intensive student education programs and training to communities, caregivers and educators.
• Provide direct services to customers and schools, including training and coaching supports.
• Serve as implementation and subject matter expert for prevention curricula in school settings.

Skills

Training facilitator

Prevention education

Substance use prevention

Evidence-based treatment

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Master's degree in public health, education, counseling or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

The Prevention Specialist is responsible for the successful delivery of intensive student education programs and training to communities, caregivers and educators as well as various other HBFF products and services across the enterprise solutions department. The position has primary responsibility for providing direct services to customers and schools, including training and coaching supports. The role will serve as an implementation and subject matter expert for various prevention curricula as they support schools seeking to implement comprehensive prevention programming.

• Implement training, education and consultation services in support of HBFF's product lines and services in-person and using a variety of tools and methods including online content, and other technologies
• Actively engage in professional development.
• Participate on project teams as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or 6 years of related work experience or an AA degree plus 4 years related work experience
• 5 years of experience in prevention, education, substance use, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience as a training facilitator with extensive knowledge of prevention, recovery, evidence-based treatment of addiction and mental illness

Preferred Qualifications:

• State-specific prevention specialist licensure or other current professional license (e.g., alcohol and drug counseling, social work, psychology)
• Experience in prevention settings and knowledge of the dynamics of substance use disorder and its effect on individuals, families and communities.
• History of working on research projects and familiarity with research protocols
• Experience working with students in a school setting
• Master's degree in public health, education, counseling or related field

Overview

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is - at our core- a people-powered organization. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue. This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment. All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence- based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope.

Being "a best place to work" is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it's a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.

We deeply value our employees. Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time-off
• Tuition reimbursement

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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USD $31.74 - USD $46.25 /Hr.