Centerstone

Prevention Specialist II 2

Centerstone  •  Illinois (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

OF POSITION

Promotes individuals and community partners in developing healthy lifestyles and increasing positive functioning. This includes providing education, evidence-based prevention programming, and asset growth, and maintaining appropriate documentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide Youth Education and Activities, Community Supports and Training, Support, Oversight program goals and deliverables that are identified within grant.
  • Recruit, select, train and assist volunteers, parents and interns in service to children and youth.
  • Organize and facilitate parent prevention education/support activities including parent nights (Family Vacation Nights FVN) newsletters, satisfaction surveys and outcome measurements.
  • Assist with development of social marketing campaigns to raise community awareness, address social norms, challenge public perceptions, and shape community values on prevention issues.
  • Attend department and community meetings regularly to report progress, data, trends, and opportunities to Prevention Manager and Community Partners (schools, coalitions, etc.).
  • Provide interventions that are recovery focused taking into account trauma informed care practices. Demonstrates the ability to help the participant identify, select and practice strategies allowing the participant to develop the knowledge, skills and/or attitudes required for successful community tenure and obtainment of career goals.
  • Participate in community growth efforts including media campaigns, fund-raisers and recruitment drives. Services including, but not limited to trainings, meetings, presentations and client services may require occasional weekend work and late night and early mornings. Manager and Director designate schedule priorities to meet programmatic needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
  • Skilled in customer service techniques
  • Skilled in problem-solving

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Years of Experience

  • Providers utilizing electronic health records and/or other automated/electronic documentation systems are required to have computer and keyboarding experience and skills or the ability to develop such skills within required timeframes in order to meet the level of proficiency set by the agency. Direct Service Providers utilizing electronic/automated documentation systems will be required to undergo a computer and keyboarding assessment test to determine proficiency.
  • Must have valid driver’s license in applicable programs.

Certification/Licensure

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 20%

Sitting – 80%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$18.20--$25.50

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

  • Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

  • 403b retirement plan with company match

  • Paid time off and ten paid holidays

  • AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

  • Employee Resource Groups

  • Continuing education opportunities

  • Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.

Centerstone

About Centerstone

Centerstone is a nonprofit health system specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatments for people of all ages.

Services are available in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, and Tennessee through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, school-based services, telehealth, and an inpatient hospital.

Centerstone also offers specialized programs available nationwide for the military community, as well as services for children, including therapeutic foster care.

Centerstone’s Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best evidence-based practices for use across our communities.

Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people’s lives.

Learn more by visiting Centerstone.org.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee
Year Founded
Unknown
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