Rural Prevention Specialist — Community Impact & Outreach

Impact Life; Georgetown (DE); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Paid time off

11 paid holidays annually

Training and professional development

Wellness resources

Résumé du poste

Impact Life is seeking a Prevention Specialist to lead substance use prevention, early intervention, overdose prevention, education, and outreach across Sussex County. This community-facing role works with individuals, families, schools, healthcare providers, and partner organizations to raise awareness, identify needs early, and connect people to appropriate resources.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, experience in prevention or public health, strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in prevention, public health, behavioral health, social work, or related field.
• Experience in prevention, behavioral health, public health, substance use services, harm reduction, or community outreach.
• Prevention certification or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Knowledge of substance use disorder, overdose prevention, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented services.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience developing community partnerships.
• Comfortable working in community settings and engaging diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to travel throughout Sussex County.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement community-based substance use prevention and early intervention activities.
• Provide education related to substance use, overdose prevention, opioid use disorder, treatment, recovery, and resources.
• Conduct SBIRT and support outreach activities.
• Provide overdose prevention education and naloxone education/distribution.
• Coordinate outreach throughout Sussex County and connect individuals to resources.
• Build relationships with schools, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Participate in community events, presentations, outreach, and educational programs.
• Track prevention activities, referrals, training, and program data.
• Participate in quality improvement, evaluation, and grant reporting activities.

Connaissances

Communication

Presentation skills

Relationship-building

Travel

Independence

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in prevention/public health

Description du poste

Impact Life is seeking a Prevention Specialist to lead substance use prevention, early intervention, overdose prevention, education, and outreach across Sussex County. This community-facing role works with individuals, families, schools, healthcare providers, and partner organizations to raise awareness, identify needs early, and connect people to appropriate resources.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, experience in prevention or public health, strong communication