Prevention Specialist - Rural Recovery Ecosystem Initiative

Impact Life
Any Location, DE
Category Social Services
Job Description
Role Overview

Lead and expand substance use prevention, early intervention, overdose prevention, education, and community outreach throughout Sussex County.

What You Will Do

Develop and implement community-based substance use prevention and early intervention activities, provide education, conduct outreach, and connect individuals to resources.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, experience developing community partnerships, and ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in prevention, public health, behavioral health, social work, human services, education, or a related field
  • Experience in prevention, behavioral health, public health, substance use services, harm reduction, community outreach, education, or a related field
  • Prevention certification or eligibility to obtain certification
  • Knowledge of substance use disorder, overdose prevention, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented services
  • Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
  • Experience developing community partnerships
  • Comfortable working in community settings and engaging diverse populations
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to travel throughout Sussex County

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement options
  • Paid time off
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Wellness resources
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