Prevention Specialist, Part Time
We are looking for someone who is passionate about promoting behavioral health wellness for families and communities and building resiliency thru education and partner collaborations!
Prevention and Wellness Specialists plan, implement, document and evaluate substance abuse, violence prevention, and/or mental health services for children, youth and young adults (18-24), parents, and community members in school and community settings to decrease substance abuse and other risky behaviors and strengthen protective factors.
This position is Part Time (20 hours per week) and is funded by the Family Wellness Initiative Grant. This position requires teaching evening classes, which is expected to be 2 evenings a week for about 40-45 evenings/year, with the day ending at 8 pm.
Prevention and Wellness Specialists provide training and education through PowerPoint presentations, public speaking, small group facilitation and meetings to targeted populations, to promote the effectiveness of prevention concepts, best practices and strategies to reduce substance abuse, violence, and other destructive behaviors. They develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with multiple community and organizational partners to enhance the provision of services and assist with the assessment and referral of individuals needing additional services.
They utilize a variety of best practices, evidence-based programs and other strategies, in collaboration with multiple community partners and coalition members, to develop and implement prevention plans to reduce substance abuse community-wide. This position will focus specifically on skills based parent education and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Qualifications Required:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in a human services field
- Experience: At least 2 years of experience in Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs (ATOD) prevention/education or related field and knowledge of the effects of substance abuse on children, adolescents and/or young adults and families.
- Background Check: Candidates will be required to submit to a criminal background check.
- Driving Record: Safe driving record required (no more than two moving violations in the last three years and no criminal violations in the last five years).
Why work at BRBH?
- Great co-workers: Our staff work hard and support each other in a team atmosphere.
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Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services for individuals who have mental health disorders, developmental disability, or substance use disorders. We are charged also with continuously monitoring and evaluating our services to ensure their cost effectiveness and applicability to current citizen needs. BRBH operates multiple programs throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 400 employees working to provide or support our services. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employment. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.