PREVENTION SPECIALIST

Job Description

Job Description

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday, 9 : 00AM – 5 : 00PM

Occasional evening meetings

Flexible schedule and remote work available

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Prevention Specialist for the Prevention Resource Center in Bay Shore. The Prevention Specialist will be responsible for developing new community substance abuse prevention coalitions. The Prevention Specialist will provide training and technical assistance services to community-based organizations, community champions and coalition members to reduce the impact of alcohol and drug use and abuse throughout Nassau and Suffolk communities.

We offer a generous benefits package including the following :

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Student Tuition Remission Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree required in Education, Social Work, or related field, Masters preferred.

At least 1 year of relevant experience at the community level required.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.

Candidate must possess a valid Driver’s License and own or have unlimited access to a reliable car to drive throughout Nassau and Suffolk. Mileage reimbursed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional travel to Albany, Buffalo, Rochester and / or Washington DC with overnights required.