Prevention Specialist School Based

Keystone Substance Abuse Services; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team making an impact on substance abuse prevention in Rock Hill, SC. As a Prevention Specialist, you will educate the community, develop curriculum, and collaborate with schools to promote drug-free initiatives. This role offers opportunities for growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in education or behavioral health preferred.
• CPS status or pursuit of CPS as per DAODAS guidelines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides substance abuse education in a classroom setting.
• Conducts pre- and post-surveys in evidence-based programs.
• Supports prevention efforts and collaborates with community agencies.

Skills

Substance Abuse Education

Community Engagement

Curriculum Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social science

Tools

MS Office

Medical Records software

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Join Our Team and Make an Impact

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides substance abuse education utilizing an evidence-based program in a classroom setting.
2. Participates in the development of curriculum materials, activities, and lesson planning as needed.
3. Conducts pre- and post-surveys in all evidence-based programs.
4. Serves as a resource for parents, school counselors, teaching staff, and administrators, and identifies school system needs.
5. Supports prevention efforts and collaborations across community segments and agencies, aligned with the 6 CSAP strategies.
6. Maintains expertise in prevention content areas and communicates agency programs, services, and resources to the community.
7. Understands South Carolina laws related to ATOD and other health issues.
8. Assists in developing promotional materials, ATOD campaigns, and social media messaging for parents and youth.
9. Participates in Keystone’s and schools’ drug-free events, such as Red Ribbon Week.
10. Submits prevention data to funding sources on time and shares results with stakeholders; enters class information into the Prevention Portal promptly.
11. Cultivates new strategic partnerships.
12. Requires regular and reliable attendance and coordinates with supervisors to cover duties during absences.
13. Proficient in MS Office and other relevant software applications, including email and Medical Records software.
14. Attends all mandatory trainings and licensure, and undergoes annual TB screening.
15. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Prevention Specialist: Bachelor’s degree in social science from a regionally accredited program. No experience required; 1-3 years in education or behavioral health preferred. CPS status or pursuit of CPS as per DAODAS guidelines is preferred.