Prevention Specialist

Job Title: Prevention Specialist
Reports To: Mental Health Prevention Coordinator
Employment Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $30,000-$35,000

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Associate’s Degree in a related field and 2 years of experience. A Bachelor’s Degree in related human service field in psychology, addictions, social work, education, human services, social science or related field is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in public relations and speaking, communication, program development/implementation and organization.
• Comfortability commuting up to 40 miles from the greater Utica area.
• Capable of working in an academic atmosphere.
• Established knowledge of local community and accessible resources preferred but not required.
• Current and valid NYS driver’s license.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide prevention education to students, staff and community members adhering to evidence-based practice primarily in an academic setting.
• Develop and provide community and school based presentations, events and activities related to prevention or agency services as requested.
• Establish and build relationships with school districts including administration, students and staff.
• Comfortable working with students aged K-12 as determined by school placement.
• Actively participate in department, agency, local, regional and state meetings or trainings as requested.
• Assist with completion of programming related to the OASAS work plan and compile program data for local and state reporting requirements for monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Coordinate school-based programming and services.
• Assist in strategic planning and programming.
• Accurately and effectively collect data and report quality outcomes of services as requested.
• Market and network all prevention and agency services and programs.
• Build collaborative partnerships with local, regional and state agencies.
• Provide education and awareness for website, social media, prevention monthly newsletters, virtual and in-person presentations and trainings.
• Provide information and provide referral for further services and supports both internally and externally.
• Become familiar and well versed in community agencies and supportive services.
• Assist with fundraising and grant writing.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Promote a positive workplace environment.