What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention Specialist for Youth & Families position at Monadnock Family Services?
Description
The Prevention Specialist develops and implements wellness and prevention programs for the Monadnock Region, with a focus on school-based education about substance misuse and other high-risk activities in the role of a Student Assistance Program (SAP) counselor. The Prevention Specialist is also responsible for providing community-based parent education and support on trauma and resilience. Relevant tasks include coordinating school-based prevention activities, delivering education to individuals and groups, developing culturally appropriate materials, maintaining fidelity to evidence-based practices, maintaining and reporting data. This grant funded position is dependent on funding from a variety of prevention grant sources.
Requirements
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service field, with at least two years’ experience working with families and adolescents, and knowledge of substance misuse prevention.
We are looking for people to join our team who are innovative and seeking:
- a purpose-driven career
- meaningful work
- work-life-balance
- to be a part of something BIGGER
Our benefits* Include: 35 hour workweek, Health (2 plans) and dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, DCA, LPFSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Paid Time Off (starting with 12 days per calendar year), 12 Paid Sick Days per calendar year, 9 Paid Holidays, 3 Personal Floating Holidays, 403b with discretionary employer contributions, Employer Paid Life/AD&D/Long Term Disability Insurance based on FTE, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunities
*Some exclusions may apply