Prevention Specialist at Area Substance Abuse Council

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

22.71

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Community Engagement, Program Evaluation, Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Substance Abuse Awareness, Cultural Competence, Confidentiality, Education, Problem Identification, Referral Services, Alternative Activity Support, Environmental Change, Information Dissemination, Community-Based Process

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) offers meaningful, rewarding work that changes lives and communities. Staff are supported with training and development opportunities at all levels of the organization. If you are looking for a place where you can be passionate about what you do and can grow and advance your career, whether starting out or looking for the next opportunity to learn, join the ASAC team. ASAC is adding a full-time Prevention Specialist to provide services in Linn County. ASAC's prevention services team offers a variety of programs and activities to assist communities, schools, workplaces, and organizations to address substance abuse and gambling issues to help the individuals and families live healthier, safer lives. The Prevention Specialist will: Provide information on substances to all sectors of the community, including schools, faith-based groups, community and civic organizations, law enforcement, government, and others utilizing public speaking, written materials, and all media available for the benefit of the agency. Collaborate with and create strategic alliances with various groups and key stakeholders using the Strategic Prevention Framework to ensure sustainability of prevention programs. Collect, analyze, and share local community trends and data related to substance use in order to guide and direct prevention services. Implement the prevention strategies of information dissemination, education, alternative activity support, environmental change, community-based process, and problem identification and referral with fidelity and cultural considerations. Evaluate prevention programs and utilize outcomes to improve services. Maintain strict confidentiality, in accordance with HIPAA and 42CFR. Requirements Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably with experience in substance abuse service or related human services area. Incumbent must be willing to obtain the Prevention Specialist Certification from the Iowa Board of certification within 18 months of date of hire. Candidates with group facilitation and public speaking experience are preferred. This position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to pass an extensive background check. Salary and Benefits ASAC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at 22.71 per hour with additional compensation provided for candidates with extensive experience. Staff are eligible for a complete benefit package including, Health and Dental, FSA, company paid Life/AD&D/Short and Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Holidays, a 403(b) Retirement plan with a match and a generous Vacation, Personal Time and Sick Leave Plan. ASAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The Prevention Specialist will provide information on substances to various community sectors and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the sustainability of prevention programs. They will also collect and analyze data related to substance use to guide prevention services and evaluate program outcomes.