Trauma-Informed Prevention Specialist (Community Outreach)

HeartlandFamilyService.o; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 41,300 - 52,249; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Family Service in Iowa seeks a Prevention Specialist to work with the Iowa Prevention Team, implementing pieces of the Integrated Provider Network Prevention work plan, engaging Schools, Law Enforcement, Medical Personnel, community members, and Legislators. Decision-making and problem-solving are essential.

Compensation ranges from $41,300 to $52,249 per year; 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years’ experience working with youth.
• Ability to work with youth and adults in diverse settings.
• Knowledge of Substance Misuse Prevention and/or Treatment.
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and foster community relationships to provide substance misuse prevention strategies.
• Public speaking to groups of all ages.
• Plan and implement activities as required by grant work plan.
• Coordinate data analysis of prevention activities.
• Collaborate with program staff, volunteers, and other agency staff.
• Maintain a self-care plan and professional boundaries.
• Perform other program duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Time management

Community networking

Program planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Heartland Family Service in Iowa seeks a Prevention Specialist to work with the Iowa Prevention Team, implementing pieces of the Integrated Provider Network Prevention work plan, engaging Schools, Law Enforcement, Medical Personnel, community members, and Legislators. Decision-making and problem-solving are essential.

Compensation ranges from $41,300 to $52,249 per year; 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.