What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention Specialist position at Southwest Behavioral & Health Services?
Southwest Behavioral & Health Service is seeking a Prevention Specialist to join our Prevention program! This is a full-time position.
About The Position
In this position you will deliver prevention programs to children, youth, adults, and families to include but not limited to group, classroom, and prevention education presentations/sessions. Educate school and local communities on the function and importance of prevention.
Location: South 32nd St and East Broadway Rd in Phoenix.
What You Will Do
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience.
At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging — a culture where every individual’s unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and valued.
We’re committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued, personal journeys are respected, and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate, life-changing services to the communities we serve.
Through Our Empowered Belonging Program, We’re Committed To
Join us in shaping a community where your difference makes a difference, and your impact is real.
To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website at https://www.sbhservices.org/
SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About The Position
In this position you will deliver prevention programs to children, youth, adults, and families to include but not limited to group, classroom, and prevention education presentations/sessions. Educate school and local communities on the function and importance of prevention.
Location: South 32nd St and East Broadway Rd in Phoenix.
What You Will Do
- Assess, identify, and connect prevention program participants to community resources based on identified needs.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of prevention services through an Access database system.
- Implement activities and action steps in accordance with objectives in one or more of the following: Strategic Plan, Logic Model of Prevention, and Implementation Plan.
- Prepare and make available all substance abuse prevention and resource information materials.
- Transport participants to and from group meetings and other services, as needed.
- Contribute to the development and execution of marketing products, materials, and efforts pertaining to substance abuse prevention education and other marketing efforts and projects as assigned by Program Coordinator or Program Director.
- Conduct activities and action steps in accordance with the Implementation Plan.
- Facilitate Youth Ambassador afterschool activities.
- Deliver evidence-based programs and develop and deliver evidence informed workshops, presentations, and trainings for youth, parents and other targeted populations in Maricopa County.
- Participate in community health fairs and events to market substance abuse prevention programs and messages.
- Other duties as assigned.
- The minimum requirement consists of a 21-year age
- High School Diploma plus a minimum of two years of related experience working with children, youth, and families in a school or community-based setting.
- Must have fingerprint clearance issued by Arizona Department of Public Safety of eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking preferred.
- 3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service!
- 10 paid holidays
- Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees
- We will help you save for retirement – 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
- Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
- We help you with your higher education goals – Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
- Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience.
At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging — a culture where every individual’s unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and valued.
We’re committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued, personal journeys are respected, and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate, life-changing services to the communities we serve.
Through Our Empowered Belonging Program, We’re Committed To
- Voice & Visibility — ensuring every team member’s ideas, experiences, and contributions are recognized and heard.
- Fair Access — fostering openness and fairness in opportunities for growth, leadership, and advancement, while honoring the different journeys people take.
- Culture of Connection — building authentic, meaningful relationships across backgrounds, roles, and experiences, knowing that fresh perspectives strengthen our work.
- Learning & Growth — providing opportunities for ongoing development, empathy, and leadership that reflect the many experiences within our teams.
- Wellbeing & Safety — prioritizing the mental, emotional, and psychological safety of every person, recognizing that belonging means something different to each of us.
Join us in shaping a community where your difference makes a difference, and your impact is real.
To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website at https://www.sbhservices.org/
SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.