Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers
Opportunities Available: Full-Time Tobacco Prevention Specialist, Full-Time Gambling Prevention Specialist
Tobacco Prevention Specialist – Full-Time
The Tobacco Prevention Specialist is responsible for prevention, community relations and public education. They plan, coordinate and implement agency’s tobacco prevention initiatives. The Tobacco Prevention Specialist is responsible for implementing policies and procedures of the prevention services. They assess individual and community needs and risks in relation to tobacco related use behaviors. They develop educational presentations and other strategies and programs in relation to the prevention of tobacco use. They monitor and ensure compliance with grant and regulatory requirements. They are responsible for planning and implementing marketing strategies for tobacco prevention services, in coordination with the agency Development Officer. They participate in agency staff meetings, in-service training and agency-wide staff activities as appropriate or as scheduled by supervisor. They will assist in writing and implementing prevention grants. Responsible for maintaining professional standards of ethics, and thorough knowledge and implementation of client confidentiality, client rights and grievance policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge and implementation of office policies and procedures, insures consumer compliance with same. Establishes good rapport and demonstrates a positive public relations image in working with all stakeholders including the public, clients, families, and staff. Relates and works well with peers and other agency staff in a professional/team approach. Certification status must be maintained.
Bachelor Degree in Community/Public Health Education, Social Work or Human Services. Appropriate license or certification, i.e. OCPS-I, OCPS-II, CHES. Knowledge of gambling and tobacco prevention and behavioral health preferred. Ability to communicate effectively to the public. Ability to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends) and reliable personal transportation required. Familiarity with Geauga County.
Gambling Prevention Specialist – Full-Time
The Gambling Prevention Specialist is responsible for prevention, community relations and public education. They plan, coordinate and implement agency’s gambling prevention initiatives. The Gambling Prevention Specialist is responsible for implementing policies and procedures of the prevention services. They assess individual and community needs and risks in relation to gambling related use behaviors. They develop educational presentations and other strategies and programs in relation to the prevention of problem gambling. They monitor and ensure compliance with grant and regulatory requirements. They are responsible for promotion of the agency, including planning and implementing marketing strategies including press releases, mailings, written and personal communications, brochures, information packets and speaking engagements. They participate in agency staff meetings, in-service training and agency-wide staff activities as appropriate or as scheduled by supervisor. They will assist in writing and implementing prevention grants. Responsible for maintaining professional standards of ethics, and thorough knowledge and implementation of client confidentiality, client rights and grievance policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge and implementation of office policies and procedures, insures consumer compliance with same. Establishes good rapport and demonstrates a positive public relations image in working with all stakeholders including the public, clients, families, and staff. Relates and works well with peers and other agency staff in a professional/team approach. Certification status must be maintained.
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) and reliable personal transportation required. Familiarity with Geauga County.
Background Check and Alcohol and Drug Screen required.
Pay: $34,300 – $48,000 annually
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
To apply for this job email your cover letter and resume to Wendy Dixon wdixon@lgrc.us
