PREVENTION SERVICES DIVISION Position Announcement Prevention Specialist - Contract

Position Number : 2084 Responsibilities :

Responsible for conducting prevention programs to assist youth and at-risk youth in making wise choices about drugs and improve social competencies. Teaches parents communications skills to strengthen family bonding.

Requirements :

Minimum Requirements

M1: High School diploma or GED

M2: Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record



Preferred Requirements

P1: Bachelor’s Degree in human services with coursework in behavior psychology

P2: Knowledge of substance abuse prevention strategies

P3: Experience working with at-risk youth

P4: Experience working with families

P5: Experience facilitating groups



Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry (CANIS) report will be required upon request.

HOURLY RATE :

$13.00

REPLY BY :

Position to remain open until filled.

To be considered for this position, reply by sending application package consisting of:



1) Completed Qualification Assessment Addendum to determine if you meet the qualifications for this position (Click HERE) (2) Completed Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services application (Click HERE) (3) Resume



To : Christine Thompson Director of Human Resources Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services 245 Hairston Street Danville, Virginia 24540 E-Mail Application packages received incomplete will not be processed. EOE Applications may be obtained at the Hairston Street or Gretna offices, by calling (434) 799-0456, Ext. 3075, or by printing one from the Application Page of this Web Site. Job Listings Application