Prevention Specialist

Comprehend Inc.; United States; A distancia; USD 48.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Comprehend Inc. is seeking an adult and youth prevention specialist to provide resources, networking opportunities and training to communities and families across the region.

You will mobilize communities to prevent substance abuse and violence, educate adults and youth, connect parents and professionals with prevention resources, and support coalitions with technical assistance and evidence-based curricula. Remote work is allowed with adherence to telework policies.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in health and human services, health education, communications, marketing, social sciences or related field preferred
• Current Prevention Specialist Certification (CPS) or willing to obtain CPS within 3 years of employment

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a community consultant to mobilize and empower communities to prevent substance abuse and violence and promote mental health
• Educate adults and youth, providing resources, networking opportunities and training
• Provide information resources to parents, youth, professionals and the community at large
• Offer technical assistance and consultation to community coalitions and youth organizations focused on prevention
• Plan and implement substance and suicide prevention programming through public presentations and curricula
• Assist with marketing efforts for the RPC
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Conocimientos

Public speaking

Written communication

Project management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in health and human services, health education, communications, marketing, social sciences or related field

Prevention Specialist Certification (CPS)

Descripción del empleo

Job Description : Serves as an adult and youth prevention specialist, providing resources, networking opportunities and training.

Role and Responsibilities

• - Serves as a community consultant to mobilize and empower communities to work toward the prevention of substance abuse and violence and the promotion of overall mental health


• - Serves as an adult and youth educator, providing resources, networking opportunities and training


• - Serves as an informational resource person, providing substance abuse prevention and mental health resources to parents, youth, professionals, and the community at large


• - Provides technical assistance and consultation to community coalitions including drug free clubs and other youth organizations that focus on alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention


• - Plans and implements substance and suicide prevention programming through public presentations and the delivery of evidence-based curricula


• - Assists with marketing efforts for the RPC


• - Other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• - Bachelors degree in health and human services, health education, communications, marketing, social sciences or related field preferred


• - Current Prevention Specialist Certification (CPS) or willing to obtain CPS within 3 years of employment

Physical Requirements

• - Capability of traveling to and providing services in settings and locales which may not be handicap accessible.

Special Requirements

• - Good written and verbal communication skills, including good public speaking skills


• - Ability to manage several projects simultaneously


• - Able to complete responsibilities from a remote location on as an needed basis


• - Must follow Comprehend telework policies


• - Valid drivers license and dependable transportation