Iowa Prevention Specialist

Posted 19 days ago

heartland family serviceCouncil Bluffs (IA)

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Other Individual and Family Services

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$41,300 and $52,249 per year

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About the role

Heartland Family Service Prevention Specialist At Heartland Family Service, we are committed to building a culture that is trauma informed and values and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We believe this allows for better service delivery and innovation, as it encourages our employees to bring various experiences and uniqueness to the workplace. Trauma Informed Care is an approach to engaging people with histories of trauma that recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role that trauma has played in their lives. Trauma Informed Care also acknowledges the effects of working with trauma survivors on our workforce and seeks to build collaborative and supportive working environments and relationships. If you believe in our mission of creating healthy families and communities, and like a fast pace, collaborative and team-oriented environment, then Heartland Family Service is the agency for you.

SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION OF WORKThe Prevention Specialist works with Heartland Family Service's Iowa Prevention Team to implement and carry out pieces of the Integrated Provider Network Prevention work plan. This person will also be involved in prevention efforts to Schools, Law Enforcement Agencies, Medical Personnel, community members, and Legislators, building interest for participation and direct involvement in prevention activities and strategies. Decision-making skills and problem-solving capabilities are essential qualities.

Compensation: between $41,300 and $52,249 per year (determined by total years of relevant experience)

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree and two years' experience working with youth

Ability to work with all ages (youth and adults) in diverse settings Basic knowledge of Substance Abuse Prevention and/or Treatment Experience networking in the community Highly developed interpersonal skills and time management capabilities Valid driver's license / acceptable driving record

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and foster community relationships to provide substance misuse prevention strategies to all sectors of the community
Strong problem-solving skills necessary
Ability to work independently, assess a situation independently and take action to address itPublic speaking skills required to provide presentations to groups of people of all ages
Seek out and attend identified and non-identified community networking opportunities
Plan and implement activities as required by grant work plan
Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed to communicate information to various sectors of the community
Work and communicate well with youth, parents, and professionals
Strives to make connections between the agency and the larger community whenever possible
Dependable and punctual regarding scheduling and attendance
Comply with grant reporting and submission of paperwork as required by Funder under the supervision of the Prevention Director
Apply SAMHSA Prevention Strategies and the Strategic Prevention Framework in various populations in communities served by the grant
Develop and coordinate a system for data analysis of prevention activities
Cooperate and collaborate with program area staff, volunteers, and other agency staff
Creates, maintains and shares an appropriate and dynamic self-care plan.
Perform other program related duties as assigned

Essential functions of this job are to be performed on company physical work site*DENOTES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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