Prevention Specialist

Gambling Prevention Specialist – Full-Time

The Prevention Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing, agency’s gambling prevention initiatives, ensuring compliance with CARF and OMHAS standards. This role involves promoting gambling prevention efforts through community outreach and public education.  The Prevention Specialist will also write and implement grants, maintain professional relationships with stakeholders, and ensure adherence to agency policies. Strong public speaking, program development, and communication skills are essential, along with maintaining licensure and certification.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing agency’s gambling prevention initiatives.
• Responsible for implementing policies and procedures of the Prevention services.
• Assess’ individual and community needs and risks in relation to problem gambling behaviors.
• Develops educational presentations and other strategies and programs in relation to the prevention of problem gambling.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with grant and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in writing and implementing prevention grants.
• In collaboration with Development Officer responsible for planning and implementing marketing strategies for the prevention of problem gambling, including press releases, mailings, written and personal communications, brochures, information packets and speaking engagements.
• Participates in agency staff meetings, in-service trainings, and agency-wide activities as scheduled.
• Upholds professional ethics and client confidentiality, including knowledge of client rights and grievance procedures.
• Fosters and sustains positive relationships between the agency and all stakeholders, including referral sources and community resources.
• Thorough knowledge and implementation of office policies and procedures; insures consumer compliance with same.
• Relates and works well with peers and other agency staff in professional/team approach.
• Maintains certification status.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer.

Knowledge of gambling prevention preferred as well as ability to communicate same effectively to the public. Knowledge of behavioral health preferred. Excellent verbal communication skills. Ability to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends) with reliable personal transportation.  Knowledge of Lake and Geauga Counties. Minimum of two years in a personal recovery program is required if applicable.

Background Check and Alcohol and Drug Screen required.

Pay: $35,000 – $48,000 annually (licensed)

Benefits: Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid Time Off, Professional development assistance, Referral program, Retirement plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program