PREVENTION SPECIALIST

2 weeks ago


New Bern NC United States Port Health Services Full time
PORT Health's mission is to improve the lives, health and well-being of individuals and families dealing with substance use and mental health disorders. We are seeking a compassionate, caring, and dedicated Prevention Specialist to join our team designed to provide or arrange access to a full continuum of care for adults and youths.
What You'll Do

As the Prevention Specialist, you will provide substance abuse education and early intervention services to youths and their families in the communities to prevent or delay use of substances. This position spends time with the local communities to provide education on laws surrounding the sale of tobacco and substances to minors as well as attending community events to educate our neighbors on safe, social ways to have fun and enjoy life without the use of substances-increasing protective factors and decreasing risk factors for youths. This position will service Craven, Jones and Pamlico Counties.

How You'll Benefit

You'll earn a competitive salary between $44,000 and $46,000 annually depending on your skills and experience.This full-time position offers a primaryschedule Monday-Friday from 8 am-5 pm, 40 hours/week. This is a grant-funded position through 9/30/2025 with the possibility of renewal. We also offer benefits to those regularly working 30 hours or more per week.

Our benefits include:
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits
  • Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
  • Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed
  • Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power
  • Reimbursement for work-related travel
  • Professional development and opportunities for staff training
  • Paid training:
    1. Must register with the NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board within 120 days to pursue Certified Prevention Specialist credential
    2. We offer in-house supervision and guidance for this

What We're Looking For

To join our team as the Prevention Specialist you must have experience working with youths and providing services in various community locations, be able to connect families to other agencies for services, the ability to build a report with a diverse population and able to say that documentation is one of your super powers. The service area for this position is Craven, Jones and Pamlico counties. We also require:
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Health or Human Services
  • Community advocacy experience preferred-internships included
  • Maintain valid state appropriate driver's license and auto insurance

If you're a kind, experienced professional seeking a rewarding opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you will help, please apply at our website at www.porthealth.org

About PORT Health

PORT Health's mission is to improve the lives, health and well-being of individuals and families dealing with substance use and mental health disorders by providing a comprehensive range of services that treat the whole person and empower patients to find their way forward. Learn more at porthealth.org

We believe in a diverse and inclusive culture that leverages unique strengths, perspectives and viewpoints of its workforce can and will advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That's why we listen, seek to understand and act to make our organization a safe place for individuals to be their authentic selves.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply
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