What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention Specialist position at Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio?
Position: Prevention Specialist
Classification: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
The Prevention Specialist conducts onsite programs for area schools, provides awareness activities for schools and the community, facilitates the adolescent and adult educational programs, and provides Drug Free Workplace Trainings and community trainings as needed. The Prevention Specialist reports to the Clinical Director.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Providing onsite program to area schools.
- Providing adolescent and adult educational programming.
- Assist with youth prevention programming development as needed.
- Consult with designated school/agency/business personnel in developing policies and programs, which may include prevention, intervention, and referral techniques, etc.
- Develop and delivers presentations and awareness activities on chemical dependency and prevention for the community.
- Develops and provides Drug Free Workplace Trainings.
- Responsible for other duties as assigned by Clinical Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License
- An Associate Degree or past documented work experience in social work, education, psychology, or related field preferred.
- Certified Prevention Specialist or in process per current OHMAS standards.
- Subject to BCI background check, drug screen, and reference checks.
As an employee of Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio, you would be eligible for:
- Competitive Salary/Compensation
- Student Loan Assistance - Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Wellness Program - quarterly reimbursement for employee wellness
- Referral Bonus - payment for your referral of a candidate to join our team
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- 11 paid holidays annually
- 3 Paid Personal Days annually
- Vacation time - 2-4 weeks annually
- Sick days
- SIMPLE IRA Plan with Recovery Services matching contributions up to 3%
- Staff Development and Training
4 days paid annually to obtain CEU’s
Access to My Learning Pointe to obtain online CEUS
Agency trainings throughout the year
Weekly clinical/administrative supervision, treatment team meetings, clinical case consultation
**eligibility based on full-time/part-time status and probationary status**
For more information or to apply, visit www.rsnwo.org
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