What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention Specialist position at CompDrug?
CompDrug has an immediate opportunity for Prevention Specialist. The successful candidate will plan, develop and implement a variety of Youth to Youth projects, outreach and youth-led committees geared toward middle and high school age students.
Work Arrangements:
- Full Time, 40 hours per week. Schedule to include Wednesday evenings and occasional Friday evenings and weekends/overnights.
- Location: 118 E. Main, Columbus, OH 43215
- Reports to: Manager of Youth Prevention
- Non-Essential Staff
Essential Functions
- Plans, develop and implements Youth to Youth youth-led prevention programming in local schools and communities.
- Ensures that programs are continually developed to meet the needs of the community and Youth to Youth.
- Recruits middle and high school age youth to participate in program-specific activities.
- Develops and maintains relationships with the community groups and schools in support of Youth to Youth Programs and recruitment needs.
- Trains, develops and facilitates youth-led committees, projects, conference events, workshops and speaking engagements, as assigned.
- May represent Youth to Youth at community events and exhibits
- Ensures safety of youth participants and youth staff. Maintains appropriate boundaries when working with youth.
- Maintains records and data for assigned projects.
- Performs other related duties and projects as assigned by supervisor.
- Performs other related projects, speaking engagements, training tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Regular and timely attendance.
- Assist with the NPI process and establishment and maintenance of CAQH profile, if requested
- Assist with the credentialing process, if requested.
- Participate in the annual BCI and FBI background check processes.
- Maintain required professional licensure/credentials.
Qualifications
- One to two years experience working with high school and/or middle school youth. Experience with youth-led prevention preferred.
- Valid Ohio Driver's License.
- Ability to obtain Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist Assistant certification within 18 months of hire.
- High degree of creativity and self-motivation are required.
- Experience in developing programming and leading youth in programming development is preferred.
- Proven organizational, leadership, problem solving and public speaking skills necessary.
- Excellent writing skills.
Work Environment
Must be able to meet the following physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: 1) Sit, walk, stand, use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment; 2) Reach with hands and arms; 3) Talk and hear; 4) See and be able to read, write, and interpret text, spreadsheet, and graphical documents; 5) Occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
About CompDrug
For more than 40 years, CompDrug has offered comprehensive services in prevention, intervention and treatment to those seeking help for their addictions and mental health issues. It is now the largest opioid treatment program in Ohio, offering medication-assisted treatment using FDA-approved medications. CompDrug’s employees provide drug testing, outpatient counseling for men and women, and numerous prevention programs for youths and adults. Programs include: Anger Management services, and others. Prevention Services include: Youth to Youth International, Pregnant Moms, Senior Sense, HIV Early Intervention and Business Against Substance Abuse (BASA). Those services combined reach thousands of people every day and are instrumental in saving lives, preventing problems, and proving that treatment works. CompDrug has met the standard for high quality treatment and prevention services, winning several awards and gaining National Accreditation for its Opioid Treatment Program through CARF (Commission for Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities), beginning in 2002. Today, all of CompDrug's programs have achieved the highest level of accreditation awarded by CARF.
CompDrug provides its employees with a collaborative, flexible and supportive environment where ideas and contributions are recognized and valued. Employees are encouraged to develop and grow their skills through training, on the job learning experiences and problem solving. CompDrug provides a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, student loan repayment, life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, disability, 403b and paid time off.
How to apply
Interested individuals may apply online by visiting http://www.compdrug.com/about-us/ and clicking on careers.
EEO-M/F/Disabled/Vets. We are a drug free workplace.
Interested individuals may apply online by visiting http://www.compdrug.com/about-us/ and clicking on careers.
EEO-M/F/Disabled/Vets. We are a drug free workplace.
