We are searching for a Program Specialist, this is a very versatile position that has ever changing priorities. Prevention Program Specialists collaborate with other community, county, and state partners to provide core substance use prevention strategies to include Youth Prevention Education, Community Based Process, Environmental Strategies, and general prevention education at an individual and community level. The Prevention Program Specialist ensures comprehensive evaluation of reaction, learning, behavior change and results for all interventions.

A Prevention Program Specialist must be self-motivated and a self-starter and be able to work with minimal direct supervision and show evidence of the work they have accomplished.

Job Title:                            Substance Abuse Prevention Program Specialist (Orange & Person Counties)

Organization:                   Insight Human Services

Office Location:                Durham, NC

Work Schedule:                Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Occasional Evenings and Saturdays

Supervisor:                        Reports to Program Manager, Director, and/ Vice President of Prevention Services

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred and/or equivalent experience in community-based services
  • Must have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Experience:

  • Substance Misuse Prevention: 1 year (preferred)

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations:

  • North Carolina Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Certification – Preferred/or commitment to obtain CSAPC certification in assigned time frame.
  • Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

Overview:

The efforts of the program specialist focus on empowering individuals, families, organizations, and communities to make healthy, responsible lifestyle choices.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Active coalition participation
  • Training and implementation of evidence-based education programs
  • Alternative activities (after school programming, drop- out prevention activities, alternative education programs, enrichment programs, mentoring programs)
  • Community and volunteer training
  • Systematic planning
  • Technical assistance to schools, collaboratives, and community agencies
  • Program evaluation and reporting as required
  • Meet requirements of various funding sources
  • Attendance at required training (local and out of town)
  • Duties as assigned for prevention work

Knowledge and Understanding of the Following Areas:

  • Coalition work
  • Characteristics of youth and adolescents
  • How to develop resiliency
  • Strategic planning
  • Application of new research to practice
  • Motivation techniques
  • Recreational programming

Personal Characteristics:

  • Demonstrates the skill and desire to work with youth identified as at-risk, their families, educators, and communities
  • Demonstrates the skill and desire to work with culturally diverse populations
  • Active listener with the ability to communicate (oral and written) effectively with youth, family members, and professionals
  • Ability to work responsibly and professionally in the community and with stakeholders
  • Ability to work with minimal direct supervision, manage time effectively, prioritize current projects/responsibilities and follow up on all relevant issues
  • Ability to adapt to changing work demands
  • Is receptive to new ideas and concepts
  • Demonstrates interest in the job, the community, and the success of the WHOLE organization
  • Will work beyond the normal expectations when workloads and deadlines require
  • Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues
  • Ability to make decisions ethically

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

 

Interested applicants should email the Program, Kyle Smith, at ksmith@insightnc.org, include the job title in the subject line, a resume, and cover letter.