Prevention Specialist

Overview

The Prevention Specialist is responsible for implementing the Horizon Prevention Logic Model by following the strategic prevention framework and the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention strategies to offer substance abuse prevention services in the catchment area. Prevention Specialists will use the Logic Model to evaluate and measure program outcomes by: assessing prevention needs, developing a strategic plan, implementing effective community prevention programs, policies, and practices and evaluating their efforts for outcomes.

Hours:

Hourly, up to 29 hours per week

Location:

Lynchburg VA, 24501

• Implement the Horizon Prevention Logic Model by following the strategic prevention framework and the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention strategies to offer substance abuse prevention services in the catchment area.
• Use the Logic Model to evaluate and measure program outcomes by assessing prevention needs, developing a strategic plan, implementing effective community prevention programs, policies, and practices, and evaluating outcomes.

• A Bachelor s degree in a related Human Services Field is required.
• One year of related experience that includes working with high-risk youth and families; health promotion and education; coordination of events and public outreach; creation and delivery of public outreach presentations; collaboration with community-based groups or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Certified Prevention Professional preferred.

• Knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework and use of the Logic Model to evaluate and measure program outcomes by assessing prevention needs, developing a strategic plan, implementing effective community prevention programs, policies, and practices and evaluating their efforts for outcomes.
• Knowledge of community mental health and public health to provide advocacy and enhance access to community resources.
• Willingness and ability to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required; must possess a valid driver’s license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients and provide services at other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites; ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation skills and physical techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed.

The best benefits for those who take care of the community:
We’re proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is available for public service workers in Virginia, with options for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance includes a generous annual leave policy with separate sick leave and paid holidays. Horizon offers wellness programs and opportunities to engage with the community through the year.

Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for PSLF and BHLRP programs. Continuing education opportunities may include discounts at some local universities.

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Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).