Prevention Specialist: Community Education & Outreach

Community and Family Resources; Ames (IA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

IPERS retirement benefit

Optional 401K

Employee Assistance Program

PTO 20 days

9 paid holidays

Paid trainings/CEU opportunities

Student loan forgiveness employer

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts

Zusammenfassung

Community and Family Resources seeks a Prevention Specialist to deliver prevention and educational services across Ames/Boone and surrounding areas, aligned with grant contracts. The role emphasizes training, coalition development, and community outreach to reduce harms from misuse.

The position requires an Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred), CSF certification or progress toward it within 24 months, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifikationen

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Two years in education, training, public relations, or community activism OR three years in a human service agency preferred.
• Must be a Certified Prevention Specialist or obtain certification within 24 months from date of hire.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Aufgaben

• Develop service goals and objectives with prevention team based on funding sources.
• Provide professional training to public, coalitions, schools, and groups on prevention strategies.
• Assist coalitions with environmental changes; train members in advocacy for alcohol, tobacco, gambling prevention.
• Maintain public relations between the agency and community resources.
• Conduct group presentations in schools, industry, and community groups on substance misuse prevention.
• Support and coordinate funded programming requirements across communities and agencies.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers and coalition members.
• Stay informed on new information related to problem gambling and substance abuse prevention.
• Complete duties in timely manner as directed by Prevention Supervisor.

Kenntnisse

Public speaking

Training

Coalition building

Ausbildung

Associate's Degree in Education, Community Health, Human Services, or related field

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Certified Prevention Specialist or able to obtain within 24 months

Jobbeschreibung

Community and Family Resources seeks a Prevention Specialist to deliver prevention and educational services across Ames/Boone and surrounding areas, aligned with grant contracts. The role emphasizes training, coalition development, and community outreach to reduce harms from misuse.

The position requires an Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred), CSF certification or progress toward it within 24 months, and a valid driver's license.