Prevention Specialist - DAODAS - 6/12/26

Charleston County Government; North Charleston (SC); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, Dental, Vision and Life

Optional Life and Disability Insurance

Optional Medical and Dependent Care

Annual and Sick Leave

14 holidays

SCRS State Retirement Plan

PORS - applicable

Optional Deferred Compensation

Longevity and Merit Pay Increases

Leadership, Professional and Skill Dev

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Well-being Program

Descripción de la vacante

Charleston County Government in South Carolina is seeking a highly motivated candidate to plan, organize and implement substance use prevention services throughout the community, educating citizens on the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances.

The role includes disseminating information to civic organizations, schools and the public; developing community-based prevention activities; collaborating with local agencies and law enforcement; maintaining records; and attending meetings of

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or a closely related field with at least 1 year of related experience, or equivalent
• Knowledge of pharmacological drugs and substance use disorders
• Proficient computer skills
• Public speaking skills
• Must possess and maintain a valid SC Driver's License

Responsabilidades

• Disseminate information to civic organizations, schools, community groups and the public
• Develop community-based prevention activities
• Collaborate with other agencies, including local law enforcement
• Perform administrative duties to track activities
• Attend meetings of coalitions to garner support for community awareness
• Provide excellent customer service and public speaking engagements
• Review materials to stay current on practices and developments
• May be required to work during hazardous weather and emergencies

Conocimientos

Public speaking

Computer skills

Substance use disorders knowledge

Driver's license

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field

Descripción del empleo

Description

In search of a highly motivated candidate to plan, organize and implement substance use Prevention services throughout the community. The Prevention services will be designed to educate citizens on the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances.

HIRING HOURLY: $21.66 - $22.98

Spanish Speaking Candidates highly desired.

Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from service, program and agency earnings.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties Include But Not Limited To

• Disseminate information to civic organizations, schools, community groups and members of the public.
• Develop community-based Prevention activities.
• Collaborate with other agencies – including local law enforcement.
• Administrative duties to track activities.
• Attend meetings of various coalitions to garner support for community awareness.
• Excellent customer service.
• Public speaking engagements.
• Review materials to remain current on practices, principles, and new developments.
• May be required to work during hazardous weather and emergency conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or a closely related field supplemented with at least 1 year or more of job related experience, or;
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Must obtain a Prevention Specialist Certification for South Carolina Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates within 3 years of hire.
• Knowledge of pharmacological drugs and substance use disorders.
• Computer skills.
• Public speaking skills.
• Must possess and valid SC Driver's License.

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.