Community and Family Resources
Prevention Specialist-Humboldt County
Community and Family Resources, Humboldt, Iowa, United States, 50548
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Community and Family Resources . Are you passionate about improving the quality of life in your community? Community and Family Resources is currently seeking a dedicated individual to serve as Prevention Specialist in Humboldt County. This position is part of the Partnerships for Success to Prevent Alcohol Misuse (PFS‑PAM) grant, an initiative aimed at reducing alcohol use among the older adult population through collaborative community partnerships.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop service goals and objectives in conjunction with the prevention team and prevention supervisor relative to specific funding source(s).
Provide professional training to the public, community coalitions, area agencies, support groups, and schools in regard to prevention strategies, including training teachers, employers, human service personnel, and community members.
Assist community coalitions in making environmental changes, including training coalition members on recruitment and community advocacy in alcohol and drug abuse, tobacco use, and gambling.
Maintain public relations between the agency prevention project and community resources.
Provide group presentations in schools, industry, community groups and human services and other appropriate groups in the area of substance abuse, tobacco, and gambling.
Provide support, consultation, reinforcement and coordination to area communities, task forces, and agencies in an effort to unite and coordinate all funded programming requirements.
Recruit and coordinate qualified volunteers and coalition members.
Keep informed regarding new information relevant to problem gambling and substance abuse prevention.
Complete tasks in a timely manner as directed by the Prevention Supervisor.
Schedule
Type: Full‑time
Hours: 40 hours each week, generally Monday‑Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and occasional evenings and weekends.
Education and Experience Qualifications
Associate’s Degree in Education, Community Health, Human Services, or related field is required.
Two years work experience in education, training, public relations, or community activism OR three years work experience in a human service agency is preferred.
Must be a Certified Prevention Specialist or be able to obtain certification within 18 months from date of hire.
Benefits
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Optional 401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Generous PTO (20 days accrued in your first year)
9 paid holidays
Paid trainings and CEU opportunities
Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer
Various discounts including tuition fees at partner schools, travel, cell phone plans, and more!
Application Process Candidates interested in applying should submit an application and resume. Candidates will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and TB test prior to starting employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer Community and Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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Prevention Specialist-Humboldt County
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Community and Family Resources . Are you passionate about improving the quality of life in your community? Community and Family Resources is currently seeking a dedicated individual to serve as Prevention Specialist in Humboldt County. This position is part of the Partnerships for Success to Prevent Alcohol Misuse (PFS‑PAM) grant, an initiative aimed at reducing alcohol use among the older adult population through collaborative community partnerships.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop service goals and objectives in conjunction with the prevention team and prevention supervisor relative to specific funding source(s).
Provide professional training to the public, community coalitions, area agencies, support groups, and schools in regard to prevention strategies, including training teachers, employers, human service personnel, and community members.
Assist community coalitions in making environmental changes, including training coalition members on recruitment and community advocacy in alcohol and drug abuse, tobacco use, and gambling.
Maintain public relations between the agency prevention project and community resources.
Provide group presentations in schools, industry, community groups and human services and other appropriate groups in the area of substance abuse, tobacco, and gambling.
Provide support, consultation, reinforcement and coordination to area communities, task forces, and agencies in an effort to unite and coordinate all funded programming requirements.
Recruit and coordinate qualified volunteers and coalition members.
Keep informed regarding new information relevant to problem gambling and substance abuse prevention.
Complete tasks in a timely manner as directed by the Prevention Supervisor.
Schedule
Type: Full‑time
Hours: 40 hours each week, generally Monday‑Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and occasional evenings and weekends.
Education and Experience Qualifications
Associate’s Degree in Education, Community Health, Human Services, or related field is required.
Two years work experience in education, training, public relations, or community activism OR three years work experience in a human service agency is preferred.
Must be a Certified Prevention Specialist or be able to obtain certification within 18 months from date of hire.
Benefits
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Optional 401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Generous PTO (20 days accrued in your first year)
9 paid holidays
Paid trainings and CEU opportunities
Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer
Various discounts including tuition fees at partner schools, travel, cell phone plans, and more!
Application Process Candidates interested in applying should submit an application and resume. Candidates will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and TB test prior to starting employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer Community and Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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