Prevention Specialist PCS - 6350-0-2

Piedmont Community Services; Martinsville (VA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Training/certification

LPC/LCSW CSAC incentives

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Wellness program

Retirement match

Life insurance

Community service orientation

Zusammenfassung

Piedmont Community Services in Virginia is seeking a full-time position serving the PCS tri-county catchment area, primarily Franklin and Henry Counties. The role focuses on planning and implementing programming to address substance use, suicide prevention, and mental health promotion among youth, with educational programs for elementary through high school students.

The ideal candidate will have training and public speaking skills, knowledge of prevention strategies, risk and protective

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree preferred in human services or related field.

Aufgaben

• Plan and implement programming addressing substance use and suicide prevention as well as mental health promotion among youth.
• Provide educational programs targeting elementary, middle and high school students.
• Develop awareness campaigns on various topics and activities/presentations to develop youth leadership and life skills.

Kenntnisse

Training delivery

Public speaking

Substance use prevention

Mental health promotion

Behavioral health knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree preferred in human services or related field

Jobbeschreibung

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.