Community Prevention Specialist

Job Details

Description

Harbor is seeking a Community Prevention Specialist to join the team! This position will work in collaboration with local elementary, high schools and other area providers to provide community-based programs across the life span.

Position is full-time, 40 hours per week.

Education/Experience/Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Wellness, Education, or related required.
• In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree, must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a closely related field.
• Must possess strong public speaking skills
• Knowledge of Prevention education practices and programs and willing to apply for prevention certification.
• Will be required to obtain a OCPSA or OCPS based on requirements of licensure.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with prevention programs a plus.
• Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must demonstrate flexibility to provide services to the targeted population.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and show proof of personal auto insurance policy to be deemed insurable with Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier.
  
  

Essential Job Competencies/Primary Duties

• Provides Prevention Education, particularly K-12 and their families/teachers in settings throughout Lucas County through:
• Prevention Education Presentations
• Structured Prevention Education Activities
• Prevention Education Materials Disseminated
• Provides Prevention Education and other drug information to family members of the identified population.
• Provides referral options to clients.
• May work closely with other area providers to produce videos, handouts, workshops and other activities addressing the dangers of drug abuse.
• Assists in the development and dissemination of printed material.
• May present produced videos to various community groups.
• Provides appropriate documentation including progress notes of sessions held in group Prevention Education Services.
• Actively recruit new sites and populations for the delivery of prevention programs.
• Fulfills or exceeds unit expectations established by Harbor.
• May provide program coordination, community organization and planning/evaluating of activities as directed.
• Provides quarterly statistics of services provided to supervisor as required.
• Develops programming in Prevention including development of procedures for dealing with alcohol and other drug use and abuse by our targeted population, and assistance in department/agency committees, activities, and projects.
• Keeps current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies and demonstrates continued growth.
  

About Harbor

• A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years
• 350 clinical staff serve over 24,000 clients across multiple locations and in the community each year
• Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more!
  
  

Why Work for Harbor?

Benefits

It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will have a lot of fun in the process. You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you! Some benefits of working with Harbor include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
• Clinical supervision hours offered
• Employee referral bonuses
• Ability to make a difference in your community!