Prevention Specialist - 6350-0-2

Piedmont Community Services; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & certs

Licensure incentives

Paid holidays + floating

Health insurance

Dental/vision

Wellness program

EAP

Retirement match

Life insurance

Community impact

Job summary

Piedmont Community Services is seeking a full-time youth prevention and mental health promotion specialist to implement programs addressing substance use and suicide prevention. You will deliver educational sessions to elementary through high school students, and develop awareness campaigns to foster youth leadership and life skills within Franklin and Henry Counties.

The role requires comfort with public speaking, training, and working with diverse populations, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in human services or related field.
• Experience in planning and implementing prevention programming.
• Ability to train and present to diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement programming addressing substance use and suicide prevention and mental health promotion among youth.
• Provide educational programs for elementary, middle, and high school students.
• Develop awareness campaigns and activities/presentations to foster youth leadership and life skills.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in human services or related field

Job description

This is a full-time position working within the PCS tri-county catchment area, with primary responsibilities split between Franklin and Henry Counties. This position is responsible for planning and implementing programming to address substance use and suicide prevention as well as mental health promotion among youth. This position includes providing educational programs targeting elementary, middle and high school students. This position will also be responsible for developing awareness campaigns around various topics and developing activities and presentations designed to develop youth leadership and life skills. Requires skills in training and knowledge about the prevention of substance use, problem gaming and gambling, risk and protective factors, behavioral health wellness, and mental health promotion. Qualified applicant must be comfortable working independently as well as with a team, speaking to large groups, working with diverse populations including children, teens, and adults. Requires occasional evening and weekend hours. Bachelor's degree preferred in human services or related field.

Compensation, Benefits, Perks:

Earn a Salary based on your education and experience as it relates to the position

PCS' outstanding Benefits Package is included

• Acquire additional training / certification related to the position to help grow your career in a supportive, mission-driven environment
• Be compensated for Licensure Incentives such as LPC, LCSW, CSAC
• Generous paid time off package including 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday of your choice
• Employer contribution to Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance, and HSA / FSA options
• Wellness Program, Employee Discounts, Employee Assistance Program, Community Engagement opportunities
• VRS VA Retirement WITH Employer Percentage Match
• Paid Life Insurance 2x YOUR SALARY
• Opportunity to serve your community and transform lives!

Piedmont Community Services, nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, helps people, families, and our community to improve their quality of life, making the most of available resources to offer a full range of behavioral health and developmental services, from prevention and treatment to education and support. Join our team and help provide compassionate care when it matters most!

Must be willing to consent to background checks, including checks for barrier crimes, and drug screening as part of the application process.