About this opportunity
Rutland Regional Medical Center lists this Prevention Specialist opportunity in city of rutland, Vermont. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DescriptionJob Description
Prevention Specialist
This position provides prevention expertise, strategic leadership and technical consultation for substance use prevention within Rutland and Addison Counties through the Vermont Prevention Lead Organization (VPLO) grant funding structure. Working with a variety of community agencies, the Prevention Specialist will be responsible for all grant objectives and lead activities in accordance with the grant. They will lead and facilitate a community-based approach and coalition building to establish collaborative strategic communication and implementation plans as well as lead, oversee and report out on activities and events supported by prevention grant funding. Budget preparation, monitoring and timely documentation and reporting in conjunction with grant requirements is also a responsibility within the scope of this position.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in public health, social services, related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum three years of community experience involving public health and preventative program development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Valid Driver’s License.
Certified Prevention Specialist Certification preferred.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively across various mediums and audiences.
Group facilitation skills.
Knowledge of marketing and promotional strategies.
Ability to network and build cohesive professional relationships.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness and ability to participate in required substance use prevention skills training programs.
Willingness and ability to utilize personal transportation for business purposes.
Familiar with needs assessment approaches and principles and measurement of results against goals.
Demonstrated resourcefulness & critical thinking skills.
Problem solving skills.
Basic Microsoft desktop computer application skills.
Time management skills.
Pay Range: $24.16 - $35.19
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Worksite address
city of rutland, VT, 05701, US
Who can apply
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