Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.
In this role, the Prevention Specialist will be needed for Tobacco contract initiatives which include working with youth for tobacco and vaping education, recruiting youth for Tobacco Resistance Initiative (TRU), Vaping cessation programming, and legislative visits to keep Master Settlement Agreement funding level for Prevention work. In addition, the Prevention Specialist will work across Chester County to promote the new County-wide Stall Story initiative. This would include meeting with schools and other organizations to increase the awareness for monthly campaigns for Prevention.
Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (some evenings and weekends required)
Location Media, PA
Work Environment: Work is primarily conducted in schools and community settings
Program: Prevention Planning
Pay Rate: $19+/hour (Based on education and experience)
Job Functions:
Qualifications:
Additional Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
Education: B.A. or M.A in education/or health discipline preferred, or a minimum of 2 years of experience working with youth or
families in a related setting
Experience: Prior experience working with youth or families
Licensure/Certifications: None Required
Clearances: Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal clearance, and verification that the employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list
Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience
What's in it for you?
Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees => 30 hours/week):
Want to learn more?
To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.
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Chimes International, Ltd. and its subsidiaries, known as the Chimes Family of Services, offer a wide range of opportunities for people with disabilities and other special needs. Chimes International, as the parent organization, leads and supports subsidiaries, which provide services to over 20,000 people in six states, the District of Columbia and Israel.
With a rich history spanning over seven decades, the Chimes Family of Services represents three distinct business models or service components:
Intellectual Disabilities Services
Employment for People with Disabilities
Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse Services
All of the above are recognized for innovative, flexible and responsive solutions that achieve results. Our network of services and supports emphasize and promote the unique abilities of each person, with a focus on achieving and sustaining each person's well-being and independence.
