What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention Specialist position at Hazel Pittman Center?
Prevention Specialist - Grant Funded position (South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund); Mon-Fri, with flexibility for limited evening or weekend events. The Hazel Pittman Center -Chester County’s designated authority for matters related to substance use, misuse, abuse, and dependence- seeks a qualified candidate to plan, develop, and implement opioid prevention programs and activities in the community. Applicants should have good written/oral communication skills and the ability to deliver public presentations. He/she should enjoy working with youth and/or community groups or organizations and be able to successfully organize and manage multiple work priorities. The ability to work well both independently and as part of a small team is required. A Bachelor’s Degree in a human-service-related field is required; previous experience in the field of ATOD abuse prevention, public health, or health education is preferred. Candidate must achieve professional certification within three years of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Primary Prevention or Public Health: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- SC Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000