Are you passionate about helping prevent problem gambling in the Roanoke Valley?
The Prevention Specialist will plan, implement, document and evaluate problem gambling, substance abuse, and/or mental health prevention and promotion services for children, youth, parents, and community members to decrease problem gambling, substance abuse, and other risky behaviors and strengthen protective factors. This position is Full Time and is grant funded.
Prevention Specialists provide training and education through PowerPoint presentations, public speaking, small group facilitation, and meetings to targeted populations, to promote the effectiveness of prevention concepts, best practices, and strategies to reduce substance abuse and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and to promote community resilience. They develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with multiple community and organizational partners. They utilize a variety of best practices, evidence-based programs, and other strategies to develop and implement prevention plans to reduce substance abuse community-wide. They are a BRBH team member in providing trauma informed care and helping build safe relationships that promote wellness, resilience, and recovery.
What We Are Looking For: The ideal candidate will be a team player and great communicator that is not afraid to put their mark on the position. Successful candidates will be personable, highly organized, and open to learning.
The schedule for this position is 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday with occasional evening/weekend hours.
Starting Pay Rate: $19.87/hour. Additional compensation commensurate with experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Why work at BRBH?
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services for individuals who have mental health disorders, developmental disability, or substance use disorders. We are charged also with continuously monitoring and evaluating our services to ensure their cost effectiveness and applicability to current citizen needs. BRBH operates multiple programs throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 350 employees working to provide or support our services. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. BRBH maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.