What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention Specialist position at WESTERN TIDEWATER COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD?
Western Tidewater Community Service Board welcomes you to join our team!
At WTCSB our mission is to provide a coordinated system of quality recovery-oriented care in Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Substance Abuse Services to the citizens of the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. We continually strive to value staff, support diversity, and promote excellence and personal choice in the provision of consumer care.
We are seeking a Prevention Specialist for our Prevention Team in Suffolk, VA:
Responsibilities and Duties for a Prevention Specialist:
- Collaborate with community agencies, schools, neighborhoods, and other organizations to identify needs, resources, and program priorities.
- Assist the Outpatient Services Supervisor in planning, implementing and evaluating culturally appropriate and sensitive prevention education programs for targeted populations.
- Participate in information dissemination activities, providing prevention, substance abuse, tobacco use, and mental health information to the general public as well as small groups and individuals.
- Maintain documentation regarding Prevention program implementation data, including participation, number and content of programs and activities, and evaluation of the data.
- Serve on assigned community and/or interagency committees to ensure a viable prevention perspective.
- Assist in the identification of problems affecting prevention program participants that require a more intense level of intervention and make appropriate referrals for services.
- Maintain a working knowledge of other community resources and service programs.
- Assist other Prevention staff in providing Prevention programs, resources, and other family, community, and youth issues.
- Assist the Outpatient Services Supervisor in areas related to program planning or outcome measures.
Qualifications and Skills for Prevention Specialist:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Human Services or relative field; or an equivalent in experience.
- Two years post graduate experience providing prevention/clinical services.
- A valid driver’s license with an acceptable DMV record (REQUIRED)
Benefits for Full-time Prevention Specialist:
- Health Insurance/Life Insurance
- Virginia Retirement System plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Vacation/Sick leave/Holiday pay
- Legal Resources
- VA529-Tuition Savings
- Critical & Accidental Insurance
- Tuition discount-South University
- Aflac
- Working Advantage – shopping discount
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume via ZipRecruiter and Indeed, or on our job board at www.wtcsb.org. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. WTCSB is a drug, alcohol & smoke free workplace.
Visit our website, www.wtcsb.org for more information.
WTCSB is an equal opportunity employer
