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Harbor, Inc.

Community Prevention Specialist

Harbor, Inc., Toledo, Ohio, United States, 43614

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Harbor is seeking a Community Prevention Specialist to join the team! This position will work in collaboration with local elementary, high schools and other area providers to provide community-based programs across the life span.

Position is full-time, 40 hours per week.

Education/Experience/Other Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Wellness, Education, or related required.

In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a closely related field.

Must possess strong public speaking skills.

Knowledge of Prevention education practices and programs and willingness to apply for prevention certification.

Will be required to obtain a OCPSA or OCPS based on requirements of licensure.

Minimum of 1 year experience working with prevention programs is a plus.

Must possess proficiency and accuracy in computer use, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Must demonstrate flexibility to provide services to the targeted population.

Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and show proof of personal auto insurance policy to be deemed insurable with Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier.

Essential Job Competencies/Primary Duties

Provides Prevention Education, particularly K-12 and their families/teachers in settings throughout Lucas County through:

Prevention Education Presentations

Structured Prevention Education Activities

Prevention Education Materials Disseminated

Provides Prevention Education and other drug information to family members of the identified population.

Provides referral options to clients.

May work closely with other area providers to produce videos, handouts, workshops and other activities addressing the dangers of drug abuse.

Assists in the development and dissemination of printed material.

May present produced videos to various community groups.

Provides appropriate documentation including progress notes of sessions held in group Prevention Education Services.

Actively recruit new sites and populations for the delivery of prevention programs.

Fulfills or exceeds unit expectations established by Harbor.

May provide program coordination, community organization and planning/evaluating of activities as directed.

Provides quarterly statistics of services provided to supervisor as required.

Develops programming in Prevention including development of procedures for dealing with alcohol and other drug use and abuse by our targeted population, and assistance in department/agency committees, activities, and projects.

Keeps current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies and demonstrates continued growth.

About Harbor

A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for

over 100 years .

350+ clinical staff

serve over

24,000 clients

across multiple locations and in the community each year.

Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more!

Why Work for Harbor? It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will have a lot of fun in the process. You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you! Some benefits of working with Harbor include:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays

Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs

Clinical supervision hours offered

Ability to make a difference in your community!

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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