All Charleston County Employees, as a condition of employment must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide their vaccination card.

Description:

In search of a highly motivated candidate to plan, organize and implement substance use Prevention services throughout the community. The Prevention Specialist will use a set of knowledge, experience, training and skills to encourage healthy attitudes and behaviors which prevent the use/abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $19.22 - $21.66

Duties Include but not Limited to:

• Plan, implement and evaluate culturally appropriate evidence-based programs, environmental strategies, and best practices that are aligned with local needs through utilization of Strategic Prevention Framework
• Identify and utilize comprehensive approach using the risk and protective factor model
• Plan and coordinate work to deliver quality community substance abuse prevention education, retailer education, community engagement and environmental strategies
• Disseminate information to civic organizations, schools, community groups and members of the public;
• Collaborate with other agencies – including local law enforcement;
• Attend meetings of various coalitions to garner support for community awareness;
• Excellent customer service; Represent the program to the public and provide information regarding the program services and activities
• Coordinate community based programs and services, arrangements for program activities such as meetings, presentations, gathering and analyzing statistical data, entering data, maintain records and assist with evaluation of the program
• Provide outreach, education and support to community partners
• Review materials to remain current on practices, principles, and new developments;
• May be required to work after hours and occasional weekend events
• May be required to work during hazardous weather and emergency conditions;

• Minimum Qualifications*

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a closely related field supplemented with at least 2 years of job related experience, or;
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work;
• Must obtain a Prevention Specialist Certification for South Carolina Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates within 3 years of hire;
• Knowledge of pharmacological drugs and substance use disorders;
• Computer skills;
• Public speaking skills;
• Must possess and valid SC Driver’s License.

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Thirteen (13) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.22 - $20.40 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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