Prevention Services Team Lead

Accountabilities:

• Coordinate school-based prevention, older adult prevention, and other assigned prevention services while maintaining program standards and schedules.
• Deliver prevention education through psychoeducational groups, classroom presentations, structured activities, and family education sessions.
• Provide individuals and families with appropriate referral options when signs or symptoms of alcohol or other substance-related concerns are identified.
• Educate parents and guardians on prevention topics and alcohol and other substance use.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation for individual and group prevention services through web-based systems.
• Collect and maintain program data to support quality measurement, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with the development, innovation, implementation, and evaluation of prevention programs and procedures.
• Contribute to RFP and grant-writing activities supporting prevention services and program development.
• Develop programming and prevention procedures addressing alcohol and other substance use and related community needs.
• Participate in departmental committees, organizational projects, and community activities while maintaining productive relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Monitor developments and emerging trends relevant to prevention services and continuously strengthen professional knowledge and capabilities.
• Use technology, information systems, and software applications effectively while following organizational security and confidentiality requirements.
• Plan, prioritize, and organize activities to meet service expectations, deadlines, productivity requirements, and quality standards.
• Exercise sound judgment when assessing information, resolving issues, and determining appropriate actions.
• Respond professionally and in a trauma-informed manner when working with individuals experiencing behavioral, emotional, or crisis-related situations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related mental health field.
• Experience providing prevention education is required.
• Certified as a Prevention Specialist in the state of Ohio, with active credentials maintained in good standing.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of personal auto insurance sufficient to meet vehicle-insurance requirements.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, internet-based tools, and web-based reporting systems.
• Background in mental health, social work, psychology, education, or another related discipline is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to communicate professionally with clients, families, educators, colleagues, and community partners.
• Ability to analyze information, exercise sound judgment, reach timely conclusions, and take appropriate action.
• Ability to work independently while appropriately seeking supervision, feedback, and guidance when needed.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive client information and records.
• Willingness to work onsite during regular business hours and conduct community-based fieldwork as required.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend activities, trainings, community events, and prevention initiatives.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the service area using a personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursed according to applicable policy.
• Ability to work professionally and safely with individuals who may be experiencing behavioral, emotional, or crisis-related situations.

Benefits:

• Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional license reimbursement programs.
• Clinical supervision hours available.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to community prevention and mental health initiatives.
• Hands-on experience across school-based, family, older adult, and community prevention programs.
• Regular collaboration with professionals and community stakeholders across a broad range of prevention services.
• Mileage reimbursement for eligible community travel.
• Union position with eligibility applicable to full-time and part-time employees.