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MHS I - PREVENTION SPECIALIST

COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC
Miami, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/19/2026

Position Purpose:     Provide education, resources, and support to children and their families who might be at risk for substance abuse.

Education/Experience:

Graduate from an accredited College or University with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the social services, psychology or related field. Have a minimum of one year experience working with adults experiencing HIV/ substance abuse.

 

 

Licensure / Certification:

HIV/ AIDS 501 certified. Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association. Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.

 

 

Skills / Ability:

Possess knowledge of substance abuse , Community-Based Organizations and private providers of services. Good documentation skills, ability to work independently, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.



POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (THIS IS A NON-EXEMPT POSITION)

  • Implement prevention programs within school-based programs
  • Provide educational prevention programming using evidenced based practices to elementary, middle, and high school students in designated schools and in the community
  • Collaborate with schools, parents, teachers, community organizations, church groups, and community stakeholders
  • Provide education and programming to parents and families
  • Develop presentation and conduct workshops within the community
  • Distribute resources, information, to support children, families, and the community who may be at risk for substance abuse.
  • Conducts outreach activities to educate the target population regarding substance abuse
  • Conducts educational sessions as detailed in the program curriculum.
  • Conducts pre-and post-knowledge tests.
  • Document service delivery in electronic health record 
  • Provides services in a sensitive non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner to a diverse population.
  • Submit required documentation in the expected timely manner.
  • Develop and maintain resource database to facilitate linkage and access to resources for consumers.
  • Provide goal oriented and individualized supports through screening, planning, linkage, advocacy, coordination, and monitoring of client’s response to education.
  • Maintain communication with agencies and resources within the community to facilitate referral to the education program.
  • Coordinates and monitors client’s response to education. Provides the educational sessions in the community and in the health center to meet the clients’ needs.
  • Develop linkages with internal and external entities to establish referral sources and supports for families served.
  • Prepares and maintain documentation in compliance with contracting and regulatory agencies and not limited to verbal instructions from direct supervisory staff.
  • Maintains consistent productivity and meets deliverable set
  • Participate in Performance Improvement Program and Peer Review as required.
  • Attends in-service and seminars to improve knowledge and skills regarding position.
  • Maintains strong interpersonal relationship with peers, supervisor and other department personnel.
  • Adheres to Behavioral Health Services ’s Policies and Procedures.
  • Provides coverage in the absent of peers and maintains collaborative teamwork.
  • Participate in CHI activities and special events as available, i.e. culture day, health fairs, holiday celebrations, etc.

    Report incidences and/or occurrences within the proper time frame as establish by CHI Policies and Procedures.

    Adheres to Confidentiality Policies and Procedures / HIPAA Regulations.

    Complete and submits weekly a daily report of activities to the supervisor as needed

    Communicates and solves problems through the proper chain of command.

    Completes billing and encounter forms within the same day of intervention.

    Reports to work on time and ready to work with minimal absenteeism

    Calls and report to supervisor when absence/tardy due to illness and/or family emergencies.

    Promotes a positive work environment.

    Maintains flexibility regarding expected or unexpected changes in the work environment.

    Responds to administrative task appointments.

    Performs other duties as assigned.


Salary : $17 - $24

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