Prevention Specialist

Job description

Description Realize a career with meaning—improving lives, strengthening communities, and changing narratives as a member of ASAC . Our work is personal, using lived experiences, proven services, and human connections to help people right here in our community. As a prevention specialist, you'll provide services in Dubuque, Delaware, Jones and Jackson counties, with your home base being at our Dubuque location. ASAC's prevention services team offers a variety of programs and activities to assist communities, schools, workplaces, and organizations to address substance abuse and gambling issues to help the individuals and families live healthier, safer lives. Key Duties: - Provide information on substances to all sectors of the community, including schools, faith-based groups, community and civic organizations, law enforcement, government, and others utilizing public speaking, written materials, and all media available for the benefit of the agency. - Collaborate with and create strategic alliances with various groups and key stakeholders using the Strategic Prevention Framework to ensure sustainability of prevention programs. - Collect, analyze, and share local community trends and...