Rubicon Family Counseling Services, Hartsville SC, has an opening for a Prevention Specialist.

Summary: The Prevention Specialist provides coordination and implementation of the Strategic Prevention Framework, including the goals and objectives determined in this process, under the direction of Rubicon Prevention Services Director. This position requires strong interpersonal, written and oral communication.

Essential Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Implementation and coordination of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) which entails comprehensive community-level assessment, capacity building, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with Coalition members and coordinate substance abuse prevention activities of agencies, groups, and individuals to meet identified needs.
• Maintain relationships with key personnel in local agencies and institutions that impact prevention programs and strategies; seeks to parallel prevention organizations and programs of interest and establish contacts to enhance coordination of activities.
• Conduct at least 8 community coalition meetings and encourage participation in community coalitions.
• Conduct at least 1 school-based program per year if deemed necessary
• Conduct environmental strategies as identified in the SPF process.
• Assist in developing and delivering educational outreach presentations as identified as needed at schools and within the community.
• Provide support and assistance to all prevention programs and initiatives as requested.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: This job requires a Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field. Experience in coordination of programs or projects, group facilitation, public speaking, strategic planning and strong written skills preferred. Experience in intra- and inter- agency coordination and dealing with alcohol and other drug issues preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Maintains or able to obtain SCAPPA (South Carolina Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates) certification within 36 months of becoming in-process for prevention certification; participate in appropriate training to ensure enhancement of knowledge involving alcohol, tobacco and other drug use and prevention, implementation, assessment, and evaluation process.

Salary is commensurate with previous education and experience.

Please email or send resume, cover letter, three references, and salary requirements to:

Rubicon Family Counseling Services

Marcy Granger

PO Box 2076

Hartsville SC 29550

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person