Prevention Specialist - 6350-0-2

Piedmont Community Services

  • Martinsville, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • Full-time

Highlights

Compensation, Benefits, Perks:Earn a Salary based on your education and experience as it relates to the positionPCS' outstanding Benefits Package is includedAcquire additional training / certification related to the position to help grow your career in a supportive, mission-driven environmentBe compensated for Licensure Incentives such as LPC, LCSW, CSACGenerous paid time off package including 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday of your choiceEmployer contribution to Health InsuranceDental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance, and HSA / FSA optionsWellness Program, Employee Discounts, Employee Assistance Program, Community Engagement opportunitiesVRS VA Retirement WITH Employer Percentage MatchPaid Life Insurance 2x YOUR SALARYOpportunity to serve your community and transform lives! Piedmont Community Services, nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, helps people, families, and our community to improve their quality of life, making the most of available resources to offer a full range of behavioral health and developmental services, from prevention and treatment to education and support.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMartinsville, VA
Job TypeFull-time

Description

This is a full-time position working within the PCS tri-county catchment area, with primary responsibilities split between Franklin and Henry Counties. This position is responsible for planning and implementing programming to address substance use and suicide prevention as well as mental health promotion among youth. This position includes providing educational programs targeting elementary, middle and high school students. This position will also be responsible for developing awareness campaigns around various topics and developing activities and presentations designed to develop youth leadership and life skills. Requires skills in training and knowledge about the prevention of substance use, problem gaming and gambling, risk and protective factors, behavioral health wellness, and mental health promotion. Qualified applicant must be comfortable working independently as well as with a team, speaking to large groups, working with diverse populations including children, teens, and adults. Requires occasional evening and weekend hours. Bachelor's degree preferred in human services or related field. Compensation, Benefits, Perks:Earn a Salary based on your education and experience as it relates to the positionPCS' outstanding Benefits Package is includedAcquire additional training / certification related to the position to help grow your career in a supportive, mission-driven environmentBe compensated for Licensure Incentives such as LPC, LCSW, CSACGenerous paid time off package including 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday of your choiceEmployer contribution to Health InsuranceDental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance, and HSA / FSA optionsWellness Program, Employee Discounts, Employee Assistance Program, Community Engagement opportunitiesVRS VA Retirement WITH Employer Percentage MatchPaid Life Insurance 2x YOUR SALARYOpportunity to serve your community and transform lives!Piedmont Community Services, nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, helps people, families, and our community to improve their quality of life, making the most of available resources to offer a full range of behavioral health and developmental services, from prevention and treatment to education and support. Join our team and help provide compassionate care when it matters most!Must be willing to consent to background checks, including checks for barrier crimes, and drug screening as part of the application process.

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