Human Services Educator I

Job Title

Job Duties:

• Network and participate in alcohol, tobacco and other drug awareness campaigns.

• Provide support to all Prevention training and substance use/abuse education groups as required.

• Responsible for training members who work within their immediate team and will be cross trained on diverse Prevention programs.

• Participate in health and resource fairs, and other community events for the purpose of providing anti substance use messages.

• Assist with providing orientation or information to parents, teachers and school administrators when requested.

• Versatile in presentation skills to meet the needs of consumers and the community.

• Conduct merchant education for Lock and Talk Virginia and Synar DBHDS mandated priorities.

• Train as a Mental Health First Aid Adult and Youth trainer and provide support as a REVIVE, ASIST and/or safeTALK trainer.

• Support BHWPS sponsored events and conferences during the evening and occasional weekend hours. All staff hours will be entered in the Prevention Based Performance System (PBPS) data system.

• Attend and support the Youth and Community Action Team (YCAT) substance abuse community coalition meeting to represent the Human Services Department efforts to implement environmental strategies and community level change.

Minimum/Special/Additional Requirements:

Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to seven (7) years in fields such as mental health, substance abuse, training or counseling that utilize the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• · Certified Prevention Professional (CPP)
• · Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)