Job Description
Job Description
Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.
SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Occasional evening meetings
Flexible schedule and remote work available
SUMMARY
Family Service League is seeking a full-time Prevention Specialist for the Prevention Resource Center in Bay Shore.The Prevention Specialist will be responsible for developing new community substance abuse prevention coalitions. The Prevention Specialist will provide training and technical assistance services to community-based organizations, community champions and coalition members to reduce the impact of alcohol and drug use and abuse throughout Nassau and Suffolk communities.
We offer a generous benefits package including the following:
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Generous PTO (paid time off)
- Up to 11 paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Student Tuition Remission Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Discounts and more!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Prevention Specialist will assist in the development of new community coalitions to prevent underage drinking and substance abuse.
- Attend and facilitate at existing coalition meetings.
- Initiate or facilitate five activities quarterly which will aid in the recruitment of stakeholders for the purpose of coalition capacity building.
- The Prevention Specialist will develop and launch public information and social media campaigns to educate, promote and foster community health and wellness initiatives.
- Cooperatively address substance abuse and the consequences of use and abuse in the coalition community in collaboration with existing treatment and prevention providers and community leaders.
- Provide training and technical assistance in the planning and implementation of environmental strategies consistent with the needs of the community.
- Develop needs assessments in an identified community, an action plan, a logic model and communication plans for coalitions.
- All other duties asassigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, or related field.
At least 1 year of relevant experience at the community level required.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.
Candidate must possess a valid Driver’s License and own or have unlimited access to a reliable car to drive throughout Nassau and Suffolk. Mileage reimbursed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Occasional travel to Albany, Buffalo, Rochester and/or Washington DC with overnights required.