Prevention Specialist Ii

We are hiring for:
Prevention Specialist II
Location:
Asheville, NC
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
Looking for those who are interested in becoming a Substance Use Prevention Specialist II.
Rate of Pay: $20.00
Full Time w/ Benefits
The role of the Prevention Specialist II will be to catalyze and support community efforts towards the reduction of youth substance use at a county level.
Strong candidates will exhibit a talent for relationship building, grants implementation, coordination of multiple projects at a time, and exceptional communication skills.
The Prevention Specialist II will work to promote inclusion, community ownership, and develop leadership in order to implement creative solutions for social change that are grounded in prevention science.
Key areas of responsibility for our Prevention Specialist includes:

• Community Needs: Help identify community needs, assets, and resources.
• Community Engagement: Engage with a team of organization and community representatives to develop an understanding of child and youth need systems in the context of family, school and community functioning.
• Facilitation and Community Education: Deliver evidenced based prevention programming for families and youth in schools and other community locations.
• System Enhancement: Enhance existing and integrate new youth services, while working closely with youth serving agencies, schools, and organizations.
• Youth Advocacy: Connecting with formal and informal youth networks via in person, social media, and virtual environments.
• Coalition Support: working within community coalitions, including facilitating community meetings, providing information dissemination on substance misuse and related topics.
• Evaluation: Support evaluation efforts and process changes to improve effectiveness.

Requirements

• Qualified Substance Abuse Professional as defined by: (a) a graduate of a college or university with a Masters degree in a human service field and has one year of full-time, post-graduate degree accumulated supervised experience in substance abuse prevention; or (b) a graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a human service field and has two years of full-time, post-bachelor's degree accumulated supervised experience in substance abuse prevention; or (c) a graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a field other than human services and has four years of full-time, post bachelor's degree accumulated supervised experience in substance abuse prevention; or (d) a substance abuse prevention professional who is certified as a Certified Substance Abuse Prevention Consultant (CSAPC) by the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board and meets the above requirements as a QSAPP. Must apply for CSAPC certification within 3 months of employment and become certified within five (5) years of employment. Other job requirements include:
• Valid driver's license including personal vehicle insurance coverage if applicable. Emotional stability, maturity, warmth, openness and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
• Minimum two (2) years continuous sobriety and/or recovery from mood altering drugs. Recovery from alcohol or other drug(s) must be maintained at all times, with active involvement in recovery if applicable. Commitment to best practices and implementation of evidence based programs, policies, and practices. Ability to perform duties physically and mentally without harm to self or others.
• Knowledge and experience with State substance abuse/mental health systems, particularly prevention.
• Knowledge of prevention science, local community resource and service systems functioning, and strategies leading to the propagation of prevention and health promotion services and values.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent developmental dynamics in the context of family systems functioning. Ability to effectively deliver prevention programs to youth and adults and public presentations Ability to effectively engage diverse populations.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.
Growth Horizons and Salisbury Behavioral Health are now a part of RHA Health Services.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.