Prevention Specialist

Leaders in recovery. Champions of hope.

Position Purpose:

Under limited supervision, the Prevention Specialist promotes community, individual health and well-being through the delivery of prevention strategies and services directed by the state of Iowa and participate as a member of a dedicated team in the delivery of services.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in education, human services or related field.
• Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) or be certified within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience facilitating groups;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Public speaking experience(preferred);
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Outlook);
• Valid driver's license.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Promotes destigmatization of substance use disorders.
2. Coordinate services with referral sources and other community resources.
3. Understand and demonstrate knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework and Public Health Model of prevention.
4. Provide direct service hours to community.
5. Complete and maintain confidential written reports within prescribed time frames.
6. Design prevention programs to meet the needs of the community and/or special interest groups.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the disease process of addiction, the core functions of prevention, and apply these appropriately to job duties.
8. Use and/or develop evaluation tools to measure outcomes for prevention programs.
9. Meet the short-term outcomes and all deliverable expectations as written in the grant.
10. Attend all team meetings as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Based on education, experience and credentials

Schedule: 8 hour shifts

• Day shift with occasional evenings 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Monday-Friday

Work Location: Rosecrance Jackson Centers – Sioux City, Iowa

Benefits:

• Health insurance with multiple options to meet your needs
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary employer contribution
• Group life Insurance including LTD and AD&D
• Tuition assistance (qualifications apply)
• Licensure/certification reimbursement (qualifications apply)
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Wellness plan

About Us

Rosecrance is a leading non-profit provider of comprehensive behavioral health services in the United States. With over 100 years of experience, Rosecrance is dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance abuse and mental health challenges. We operate a network of treatment centers and outpatient programs, offering evidence-based therapies and compassionate care to promote lasting recovery.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by substance abuse and mental health disorders, we invite you to join our team at Rosecrance. Note: Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rosecrance is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to the requirements of the position.