New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc
Location
Lexington, Kentucky
The Prevention Specialist assists county drug prevention coalitions in implementing evidence-based strategies to reduce the negative consequences of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. They are responsible for organizing community coalitions, developing prevention policies, and providing technical assistance for mental health and suicide prevention.
A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, or a related field is required, along with a valid driver's license and auto insurance. Candidates must obtain certification as an International Certified Prevention Specialist within 36 months of hire.
If you are mission driven and want to help the lives of people in your community, we have a place for you on our Team!
The Prevention Specialist assists county drug prevention coalitions to effectively implement evidence based prevention strategies and relevant prevention programs, policies and ordinances. The Prevention Specialist ensures the goals of reducing the negative consequences of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) as well as mental health promotion and suicide in the community. The Prevention Specialist is a positive team player that promotes a culture of inclusion and participation.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements.
New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.
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