Prevention Specialist
$43,000–$46,000 year
On-site · Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Prevention Specialist will implement evidence-based prevention programs in schools, community settings, and other designated environments; deliver engaging presentations and workshops promoting healthy decision-making and substance misuse prevention; support planning, scheduling, and coordination of prevention events and outreach activities; collect and maintain data, attendance records, and documentation required for program evaluation; assist in preparing reports and surveys that measure program effectiveness and outcomes; promote culturally relevant and inclusive prevention approaches tailored to the populations served; participate in staff meetings, training, and community coalitions related to prevention; maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and compliance with agency policies. This role focuses on promoting mental, emotional, and behavioral wellness and reducing substance misuse, engaging directly with youth, families, and community partners to build awareness, teach life skills, and strengthen protective factors.
Required Qualifications
- Must begin working toward Ohio Prevention Certification within 6 months of hire
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience in prevention, education, or human services may substitute
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Knowledge of prevention principles and risk/protective factors
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially with youth and families
- Organized, dependable, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Willing to participate in prevention and behavioral health training
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- OCPSA
- bilingual Spanish preferred
- experience facilitating youth programs
- classroom instruction
- community education
- data collection
- surveys
- strong communication skills
- cultural competency
- ability to adapt materials for diverse learning styles
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