Prevention Specialist
Job Posting for Prevention Specialist at Citizen Advocates, Inc
The Prevention Specialist promotes awareness, resources and education related to youth mental health and addiction at schools throughout Franklin County. Prevention Specialists also work closely with school staff to develop trusted relationships with students, increase awareness around risky behaviors, and support referrals for struggling students. This position utilizes a mix of evidenced-based programs and activities that foster positive youth development.
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
- Affect a lasting resistance to the abuse of drugs at the individual, school, family and community levels.
- Facilitation of school-based prevention curriculum.
- Community education and awareness.
- Development of support groups, assessments and referrals.
- Create and facilitate parent prevention coalitions.
- Mental wellness and suicide prevention, education and awareness.
- Support student-led prevention chapters.
- Act as liaison between relevant community agencies as relates to substance abuse prevention.
Citizen Advocates, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon Citizen Advocates, Inc.'s receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
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