Prevention Specialist

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Job DetailsJob Location: YMCA Family Services - Holtsville, NY 11742Position Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)Education Level: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)Salary Range: $20.27 - $25.00 HourlyJob Shift: AllPOSITION SUMMARY: The Prevention Specialist will be responsible for implementing substance abuse prevention services to schools, community settings, and summer camp programs and developing workshops that meet the needs of the particular setting. The services include but are not limited to classroom presentations and presentations for adults on substance abuse issues, and community outreach. Position requires occasional Friday and Saturday night availability. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: segments of the community. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in education, health, mental health profession or a related field. Knowledge of prevention programs and substance abuse issues. Experience working on the community level. Excellent presentation, facilitation, written, and verbal skills. Ability to plan and execute trainings on various prevention topics. Must be flexible and able to work a varying schedule. - Provide prevention education and training services to schools, parents, community settings,...