General Statement of Duties
To serve in a supporting role in planning and implementing programs and initiations related to prevention and wellness promotion based on Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) identified priority areas. Key priority areas include substance use prevention, suicide prevention, trauma education, mental health education and promotion, and problem gaming and gambling prevention. This role involves significant community engagement including participating in health fairs or tabling events, liaising with community organizations, and contributing to community coalition work. Specialist engages in the implementation of all program trainings and workshops, which includes participation in training-for-trainers programs of all required training courses. Routine planning and capacity building duties of this role include data entry, developing print and social media materials, and engaging in relevant program research.
This position is supported by the Substance Abuse Block Grant (SABG) – Prevention Set Aside and continuation of this position is contingent on available funding. The Specialist is supervised by the Behavioral Health Wellness Coordinator. Persons in this position are classified Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Major Essential Job Functions
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Additional Requirements:
Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a Human Services or a related specialty, plus 1-year experience in behavioral health, mental health, or substance use programming or service delivery preferred; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Other Information
Equipment: Telephone, copy machine, vehicle, PC, Microsoft Office software, iPad.
Work Environment: General office environment with normal lighting levels, temperature, air quality, ventilation, and noise levels.
Work Location: 1241 Main Street, Harrisonburg; facilities, area schools, and/or community settings.
Work Hazards: Minimal hazards associated with general office environment and community-based services.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, regular office hours; some evenings and weekend hours required; additional hours as needed to perform job requirements.
HIPAA Access Level 4: No access to protected health information (PHI except through incidental exposure that may occur. Staff at Level 4 are not allowed to seek out client PHI and are expected to exercise due precautions to avoid exposure to PHI. Utilization of information will be in accordance with HIPAA regulations regarding use limitation, disclosure and requests of PHI.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
HRCSB is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact recruitment@hrcsb.org.
Job Type: Full-time
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Work Location: In person
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