Substance Prevention Educator
Position Overview:
Parents Resource Institute for Drug Education (P.R.I.D.E. of Tuscaloosa) has an exciting opportunity for a Substance Prevention Educator to coordinate and manage prevention services designed to reduce substance abuse in the West Alabama community. This position will work with P.R.I.D.E. of Tuscaloosa staff to develop and provide mutually beneficial programs regarding the opioid epidemic, underage drinking, marijuana use, complete tasks designated by the Alabama Department of Mental Health, use methods and instruments for collecting valid and reliable data, deliver an effective substance abuse prevention education curriculum to students, plan and implement a media campaign, report on program performance, and apply strategies to improve outcomes.
Substance Prevention Educator
We are looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic, creative, confident, and positive individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community. Applicants must have a passion for the substance abuse field and basic knowledge of drugs and drug culture. Must be comfortable working with parents and students of all ages and be a motivated self-starter.
Required skills:
Must have your own transportation and be willing to use your own personal vehicle to travel to various locations throughout the community and the state of Alabama as required. Employees are reimbursed for mileage. Must have flexibility with schedule. Some weekends and weeknights will be required.
Parents Resource Institute for Drug Education (P.R.I.D.E. of Tuscaloosa) has an exciting opportunity for a Substance Prevention Educator to coordinate and manage prevention services designed to reduce substance abuse in the West Alabama community. This position will work with P.R.I.D.E. of Tuscaloosa staff to develop and provide mutually beneficial programs regarding the opioid epidemic, underage drinking, marijuana use, complete tasks designated by the Alabama Department of Mental Health, use methods and instruments for collecting valid and reliable data, deliver an effective substance abuse prevention education curriculum to students, plan and implement a media campaign, report on program performance, and apply strategies to improve outcomes.
Substance Prevention Educator
We are looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic, creative, confident, and positive individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community. Applicants must have a passion for the substance abuse field and basic knowledge of drugs and drug culture. Must be comfortable working with parents and students of all ages and be a motivated self-starter.
Required skills:
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or be in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in public health, marketing, education, social work, psychology, or related field is preferred.
- Proven leadership and project management experience a must.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations of colleagues and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted through the course of work
- Implementation of effective prevention strategies
- Ability to speak publicly including giving presentations, facilitating meetings, and representing the organization in social settings.
- Work independently under limited supervision and organize multiple work assignments
- Collect and report on work as required by the organization and the Department of Mental Health.
- Candidate must have a valid driver’s license, access to a car, the ability to lift and transport program materials required, and available to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Creativity, design and marketing skills are a plus. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher) and use of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram).
- Must receive Associate Prevention Specialist (APS) certification within one year of employment.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen
Must have your own transportation and be willing to use your own personal vehicle to travel to various locations throughout the community and the state of Alabama as required. Employees are reimbursed for mileage. Must have flexibility with schedule. Some weekends and weeknights will be required.
Prevention Specialist - Tuscaloosa County, AL
Parent Resource Institute for Drug Education (P.R.I.D.E) of Tuscaloosa is looking for a prevention specialist to provide unique and thought-provoking age- appropriate substance abuse prevention services to young adult men and women who are enrolled in a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and that live in Tuscaloosa County, AL
Position Summary:
The prevention specialist will facilitate substance abuse prevention services to young adult men and women who are enrolled in a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). The prevention specialist will engage in alternative and educational strategies that will also address availability and accessibility of alcohol, and other drugs within the community. The prevention specialist will work closely with the Prevention Director and Executive Director to accomplish the mission and service goals of PRIDE of Tuscaloosa.
Primary Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Qualifications:
Travel:
Job Salary: $10-$12
Hours: P/T, Monday – Friday, Hours Negotiable (may require some evenings and weekends depending on program)
Position Summary:
The prevention specialist will facilitate substance abuse prevention services to young adult men and women who are enrolled in a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). The prevention specialist will engage in alternative and educational strategies that will also address availability and accessibility of alcohol, and other drugs within the community. The prevention specialist will work closely with the Prevention Director and Executive Director to accomplish the mission and service goals of PRIDE of Tuscaloosa.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Implementation substance abuse prevention interventions for young adults enrolled in a Historically Black College and University (HBCU)
- Document all services in a timely complete and appropriate matter
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain social media content for P.R.I.D.E. HBCU campaign
- Measure the success of every social media campaign
- Stay up to date with latest social media best practices and technologies
- Execute and deliver accurate audience data for assigned campaigns
- Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings as directed
- Preform other duties as assigned by the prevention director, and/or executive director.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent writing, communication, organizational and time management skills with knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to relate with program participants and resource providers. -Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Ability to maintain harmonious effective working relationships with other employees
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Services preferred not required -Good driving record required
- Motor Vehicle Report required
Travel:
- Some local travel required
- Must be willing to use and have your own personal transportation
- Mileage reimbursement for personal use of vehicle is included
Job Salary: $10-$12
Hours: P/T, Monday – Friday, Hours Negotiable (may require some evenings and weekends depending on program)