Prevention Specialist

Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT Required Degree 4 Year Degree Manage Others No Contact information Name Sabrina L. Boddy Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Email View email address on click.appcast.io Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Prevention Specialist to join our team in Crenshaw County. This position operates within a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, focusing on community education, early intervention, prevention, and behavioral health awareness. In this role, you will provide substance use prevention services in alignment with grant and program objectives, helping promote healthier communities through outreach, education, and collaborative prevention initiatives across schools, businesses, community organizations, and other service systems. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required, with relevant experience and/or orientation Strong communication, public speaking, and presentation skills Ability to effectively engage with children, adolescents, adults, schools, and community stakeholders Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple prevention initiatives Experience in prevention services, behavioral health education, community outreach, or public health preferred Knowledge of substance use prevention strategies, early intervention, and community-based programming preferred Responsibilities Provide substance use prevention and behavioral health awareness services to schools, businesses, industries, juvenile justice programs, and other community groups Plan, organize, and facilitate prevention activities for children and adolescents in schools, after-school programs, summer programs, and community settings Conduct educational workshops, presentations, and prevention programming for adults and community stakeholders Support early intervention efforts by promoting awareness, healthy decision-making, and risk reduction strategies Coordinate and maintain communication regarding prevention initiatives with internal staff, schools, and community partner agencies as directed by the Prevention Director Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with school counselors, educators, juvenile justice partners, and community agency representatives Assist with grant-related prevention activities, data collection, reporting, and program outcome tracking as required Promote timely access to behavioral health education, prevention resources, and community support services within the CCBHC care model Requirements All candidates must be able to type and have basic computer skills, possess a valid driver’s license, eligibility for coverage under center liability insurance and individually held vehicle liability insurance with a clear background check. Benefits Medical Insurance Employee Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Paid Holidays Earned Time Off Direct Deposit Licensure Supervision for LPC/LICSW Paid CEUs and Licensure Fees #J-18808-Ljbffr