Prevention Specialist - DAODAS
Description
In search of a highly motivated candidate to plan, organize and implement substance use Prevention services throughout the community. The Prevention services will be designed to educate citizens on the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances.
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $20.40 - $21.66
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties And Responsibilities
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
REQUIRMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
In search of a highly motivated candidate to plan, organize and implement substance use Prevention services throughout the community. The Prevention services will be designed to educate citizens on the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances.
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $20.40 - $21.66
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties And Responsibilities
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Disseminate information to civic organizations, schools, community groups and members of the public.
- Develop community-based Prevention activities.
- Collaborate with other agencies - including local law enforcement.
- Administrative duties to track activities.
- Attend meetings of various coalitions to garner support for community awareness.
- Excellent customer service.
- Public speaking engagements.
- Review materials to remain current on practices, principles, and new developments.
- May be required to work during hazardous weather and emergency conditions.
REQUIRMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or a closely related field supplemented with at least 2 years of job related experience, or;
- Any combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
- Must obtain a Prevention Specialist Certification for South Carolina Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates within 3 years of hire.
- Knowledge of pharmacological drugs and substance use disorders.
- Computer skills.
- Public speaking skills.
- Must possess and valid SC Driver's License.
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Seniority level
Associate -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Strategy/Planning -
Industries
Architecture and Planning
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