Develop and implement effective prevention programs and initiatives through education, community outreach, and collaboration with community partners.
Collaborate with teachers to deliver approved substance use prevention curricula to schools and other agencies.
Participate in community coalition meetings and task force committees.
Recruit and secure school and community implementation locations.
Market and promote programs to schools in the community.
Provide education on alcohol and other drugs to parents and to faculty or agency staff.
Provide community resources (i.e., substance abuse information) to schools and partners.
Complete monitoring reports (i.e., DCF) as grant requirements indicate.
Complete all documentation and Salesforce/CPG data entries daily and submit them within the required time frame.
Assist the Prevention Coordinator and the Regional Prevention Coordinator on special projects.

Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and related experience.
A minimum of 1 year working with adolescents, preferably in a school or public health setting.
Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) preferred or Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS).
Ability to effectively communicate information to adolescents on topics such as substance use risks and consequences, healthy decision-making, coping skills, peer pressure resistance, and other relevant areas.
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.
Knowledge of adolescent development.
Strong computer/technical skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office; able to navigate and utilize various software tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent judgment.
Team player with the ability to be effective independently.

Substance Use Prevention Educator

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