Prevention Specialist

Position Summary:

Facilitates Evidence Based Curriculum within the community; develops and maintains the coordinated delivery of county-wide substance abuse prevention promotion and education services; coordinates services with other county organizations and State and National programs; assesses and identifies community needs for drug and alcohol prevention programs; provides assistance to schools, organizations and business groups to plan, organize, design, implement and evaluate programs; provides community leadership through committees, networks and coalitions to develop and foster cooperative relationships between diverse groups concerned with responsive prevention service and public policy to provide technical assistance/consultation.

1.      Assist in quality control and performance improvement activities.

2.      Contribute to performance feedback, hiring decisions.

3.      Ensure standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).

4.      Evaluate and test new procedures/processes.

5.      Orient and/or train new staff.

6.      Problem solving capabilities.

7.      Subject matter expert/technical leadership.

8.      Work flow/distribution of work.

9.      Assist in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department.

Required:

• Associates Degree in Health and Human Services or health-related field OR equivalent course hours toward a bachelor’s degree OR equivalent work experience

·         Two (2) year substance abuse prevention experience or related experience

·         Must start a Development Plan toward their MCBAP Prevention Specialist Certification upon (3) months of hire, if not already certified.

Preferred: 

·         Certified Prevention Specialist through MCBAP

·         Bachelor’s Degree

Required:

·         Bachelor’s Degree

·         Certified Prevention Specialist through MCBAP

·         Two (2) year substance abuse prevention experience or related experience