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Vocational Specialist11 months ago

Prevention Specialist

On-site · Columbus, Ohio, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Unknown

Job Summary

Prevention Specialist to lead substance use prevention, education, and support services for adolescents and young adults in a school setting. Responsibilities include delivering prevention and education sessions on topics like substance use, mental health, healthy relationships, and life skills; facilitating group discussions; providing one-on-one mentorship to at-risk youth; connecting youth to community resources and advocating for their needs; and building relationships with local organizations, schools, and service providers. Benefits include flexible work schedule, employer-paid training, HRSA student loan repayment, supervision for licensure, scholarships/fee waivers, paid parking, and proximity to local amenities. Qualifications include a BA strongly preferred with CDCA, Certified Prevention Specialist, or LSW required; experience in youth services, social work, counseling, or related field is a plus. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and staff vaccination for flu is required.

Required Qualifications

  • BA strongly preferred; CDCA, Certified Prevention Specialist, or LSW required
  • Experience in youth services, social work, counseling, or related field a plus
  • Staff members are required to be vaccinated for the flu (exemptions may be requested)
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