Prevention Specialist

Prevention Specialist

The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services is seeking a talented and motivated individual to serve as a Prevention Specialist in the Prevention Intervention program. In this role, you will work with a trusted and reputable team that has a history of success connecting individuals and their families with person-centered, recovery-oriented services and supports. We welcome new teammates who approach their professional careers with enthusiasm and dedication to our diverse and fast-growing county. Come be a part of something that matters.

The Prevention Specialist performs universal interventions promoting overall health, wellness, and resilience for the Loudoun County community and provides selective interventions for youth who have been identified as high-risk for adverse childhood experiences. Primary responsibilities include:

• Leading interventions in after school and summer prevention programs that focus on youth who are identified as high-risk for adverse childhood experiences.
• Providing school-based prevention and intervention services including implementing evidence-based prevention and intervention curriculum in high need schools.
• Providing evidence-based prevention strategies to promote pro-social engagement and decrease risk factors for substance abuse, gangs, violence, suicide, and other negative social determinants of health.
• Collaborating with other programs, agencies and/or community stakeholders to provide appropriate behavioral health prevention and intervention strategies.
• Conducting community outreach and education; consulting with community agencies, groups, and service providers.
• Transporting individuals utilizing Loudoun County vehicles which may include a 12-person van.
• Complying with applicable Federal, State, County, Department, and Division policies, procedures, and regulations; completing required training and policy and process reviews.

Bachelor's degree in related field and one (1) year of professional work experience working with high-risk youth or a mental health and/or substance use disorder and/or prevention services or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred.
• Prefer certification as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background check to include fingerprinting, credit, NCIC, DMV and TB test. Successful candidates must obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid, HIPPA, Therapeutic Options (TO), and OSHA required certifications.

Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.

Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email Human Resources.