Prevention Specialist – Substance Abuse

The Public Health Prevention Specialist oversees the planning and implementation of Public Health Prevention programs. Primary responsibilities include oversight of assigned program policy and programmatic, administrative, and evaluation components. The Public Health Prevention Specialist may be responsible for working with other programs in the Department of Public Health Department of Health Services (DHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other public agencies and community organizations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Licensed as RN or LPN/LVN in state practicing

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field required if not licensed RN/LPN/LVN

• Advanced Public Health Nursing Certification (PHNA-BC) preferred

• Master’s Degree from a graduate school with specialization in public health or a related field preferred

• Two (2) years of public health or related field experience required

• One (1) year of highly responsible and complex administrative staff experience preferred

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

* Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.