Prevention Specialist- Superb Benefits/No Holidays or Weekends!

New Vista Of The Bluegrass Inc; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc. in Richmond, KY seeks a Prevention Specialist to support county drug prevention coalitions with evidence-based strategies and prevention programs, policies and ordinances.

This role emphasizes collaboration and community outreach to reduce ATOD harms, promote mental health, and sustain prevention efforts.

Required: Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Kentucky Certification Board certification within 36 months, valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• Must be certified by Kentucky Certification Board for Prevention Professionals as an International Certified Prevention Specialist within 36 months of hire
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with county drug prevention coalitions to implement evidence-based prevention strategies.
• Organize communities to build coalitions and provide prevention training.
• Plan and implement community prevention programs and evaluate outcomes.
• Provide technical assistance on ATOD and mental health promotion.

Skills

Fayette County knowledge

Substance use disorders knowledge

Team player

Public health basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

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Regular Full Time Professional Madison County Comprehensive Services, RICHMOND, KY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 6349

If you are mission driven and want to help the lives of people in your community, we have a place for you on our Team!

The Prevention Specialist assists county drug prevention coalitions to effectively implement evidence based prevention strategies and relevant prevention programs, policies and ordinances. The Prevention Specialist ensure s the goals of reducing the negative consequences of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) as well as mental health promotion and suicide in the community. The Prevention Specialist is a positive team player that promotes a culture of inclusion and participation.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health Administration, Public Policy Administration, Health Communications or related field
• Shall be certified by the Kentucky Certification Board for Prevention Professionals as an International Certified Prevention Specialist within thirty-six (36) months of date of hire
• Valid driver’s license, reliable operating transportation, and proof of current auto insurance

Preferred Education and Experience

• Strong Familiarity with Fayette county and surrounding areas
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, community supports and ability to work well in a team environment

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Collaboration and Communication

• Utilize SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework: Needs Assessment, Capacity Building, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Sustainability and Cultural Competence
• Assist community coalitions in developing and implementing effective prevention programs/strategies
• Organize communities to build coalitions and provide prevention training to individuals, agencies, or groups within the community
• Mobilize community members to develop prevention policies within their community
• Plan and implement individual community prevention programs
• Provide technical assistance, consultation and information on ATOD, mental health promotion and Suicide Prevention
• Assist in conducting community needs assessment
• Assist in evaluating effectiveness and outcomes of prevention programs/strategies
• Identify financial resources and provide technical assistance and information to secure funding for community prevention programs/strategies

While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements.

New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.