Prevention Educator

Job description

Come join our team at EPIC Behavioral Healthcare located in St. Johns and Flagler Counties in NE Florida! At EPIC, we are dedicated to expanding substance use and mental health services to improve our communities’ access to industry-leading behavioral health care. We are growing our company to meet that need and seeking individuals to help us. Our system of care includes outpatient substance use and mental health treatment, inpatient and community recovery support services, and prevention and wellness programs. Our promise to our team is to offer competitive compensation, generous paid time off, 9 paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with company match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance, and employee-centric activities. Help us to meet our mission to strengthen our community by providing person-centered care to individuals and families impacted by substance use and mental health disorders and other behaviors through a comprehensive system of Education, Prevention, Intervention, and Counseling.

Essential Job Functions:

• Implements and coordinates the Evidence Based Curriculum for target populations including youth at risk or juvenile justice involved, at risk pregnancy, and parents.
• Develops referrals relationships within the community including to engage prevention activities at the individual, group and community levels (schools, EPIC programs, community partners, business partners, faith-based organizations, civic groups, parent groups, human service organizations, etc.)
• Attends community coalitions including but not limited to PACT, Child Welfare Integrated, Behavioral Health Consortium).
• Designs education and prevention workshops and training for adult and youth audiences.
• Assists the Marketing Coordinator to develop and implement strategies for marketing the Community Education and Parenting Programs to businesses, schools, churches, organizations, and the community at large.
• Design and distribute related program information to target populations through speaking engagements, literature, training and seminars, media releases, website, newsletter, and the agency’s resource library.
• Provides referral to individuals seeking information to assist children and families. Coordinates client care with other professionals as needed.
• Provides excellent customer service to include ensuring that clients believe they come first, are greeted, and taken into session within 5 minutes of their appointment time, are linking clients to other community supports, and are addressing confidentiality concerns.
• Participates in weekly case/peer review and program meetings, monthly staff meetings, and all other meetings as designated by supervisor.
• Assists with and participates in community agency events.
• Maintains on-going compliance with prevention education funding contracts and state and federal laws and procedures.
• Represents EPIC at various community meetings, health fairs, school and other community events to educate community stakeholders on EPIC system of care.
• Coordinates client referrals for mental health, treatment, and other community services or programs as requested.
• Prepares, maintains, and updates all parts of clients’ charts weekly per services delivered and received, as stated in the agency’s manual of program policies and procedures.

Must Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education or some other relevant Human Services discipline.

A minimum of two or more (2) years experience working with children and youth in a behavioral health, education, or another youth serving organization.

EPIC Behavioral Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This employer participates in E-Verify.

EPIC Behavioral Healthcare is a Drugfree Workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Augustine, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000