You must reside in one of the following Florida counties to be considered for this position: Madison, Taylor, Columbia, Dixie, Lafayette, Hamilton, or Suwannee County.

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in your community? Do you want to play a vital role in preventing substance use disorders and addiction? We seek dedicated Substance Use Prevention Specialists to join our dynamic team and help us tackle these critical issues head-on. At Hanley Foundation, a non-profit organization with a mission of eliminating addiction through prevention, advocacy, and recovery support, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing effective prevention programs and initiatives. Through education, community outreach, and collaboration with community partners, we strive to support those affected by substance use disorder and empower individuals to lead healthy lives. We want you on our team if you are driven, compassionate, and eager to create positive change!

This is a full-time position with a generous benefits package available to new employees on the first of the month after hire. It is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team in an industry-leading organization with a culture that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork.

Reliable transportation is a must for this position. You will be required to drive to schools throughout the designated counties, so having a means of transportation is essential.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with teachers and facilitators to deliver approved substance use prevention curricula to schools and other agencies. This delivery may involve group or individual classroom facilitation, assembly facilitation, observations, monitoring, and direct implementation, including preparation and delivery of materials.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings and report progress and areas of concern.
• Participate in Community Coalition meetings and task force committees as appropriate.
• Recruit and secure school and community implementation locations.
• Secure training sites for approved programs.
• Market and promote programs to all schools as requested by the supervisor.
• Collaborates with supervisor and department staff and communicates issues and critical information.
• Provide parent education on alcohol and other drugs when requested.
• Provide in-services on alcohol and other drugs to faculty or agency staff when requested.
• Provide appropriate community resources (i.e., substance use information, etc.) to requesting schools and partners.
• Identify, communicate, and implement improvements in work situations as needed.
• Meet or exceed all grant goals.
• Complete monitoring reports (i.e., DCF) as grant requirements indicate.
• Complete all documentation and PBPS/CPG entries daily and submit them to the supervisor weekly.
• Demonstrate success through documentation of satisfaction surveys, training evaluations, and observations.
• Maintains knowledge of prevention disciplines, trends, and best practices.
• Performs any additional duties requested by executive staff.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong presentation and group facilitation skills.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills, including interactive public speaking and active listening skills.
• Effective advocate of Hanley Foundation and its programs.
• Able to promote services in the community and refer media opportunities, such as radio, print, and television, to the appropriate Hanley Foundation staff member.
• Knowledge of adolescent development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, network components, and general computer use.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent judgment.
• Team player with the ability to be effective independently.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in human services, education, or a related field.
• Must reside in Madison, Taylor, Columbia, Dixie, Lafayette, Hamilton, or Suwannee County, Florida
• Completion of Level 1 and 2 background screenings.
• Completion of relevant training upon hire and when deemed appropriate.
• A minimum of 1 year working with adolescents, preferably in a school or public health setting, preferred.
• Must be able to work early morning, evening, and weekend hours as required.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle and be willing to utilize your car for work purposes (mileage will be reimbursed).
• Must be willing to travel to neighboring counties when requested and to occasionally attend conferences and meetings in various parts of the state.
• Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) or Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) preferred.
• If in recovery, one (1) year of continuous sobriety is required.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance (employer-paid)
• Life Insurance (employer-paid)
• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance on the first of the month following the hire date
• Paid Time Off (15 days for first year, 20 days for 1-3 years)
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• 401(k) & 401(k) Matching
• Health Savings Account & Health Savings Account Matching

Hanley Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. The company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Hanley Foundation is a Drug-Free Workplace. Job applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to undergo drug screening.

Company Website: www.hanleyfoundation.org