Prevention Education Coordinator - Full Time
Join a supportive team who values Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion, Hope, & Authenticity!
As our Prevention Education Specialist, you will be responsible for planning, developing, managing and facilitating the Too Good for Drugs prevention education program. It is a multi-session program delivered throughout Wake County middle/high schools. The program also delivers primary prevention education to community agencies using the strategies of community engagement and community mobilization.
Pay
$21.00 per hour
Schedule
Mon- Thurs 10a-7p, Fridays 8a-4p.
Benefits
Being a part of a non-profit behavioral health organization has some unique benefits, along with our incredible health insurance options. Working here at SouthLight, you will be able to make a difference in people's lives every day, and know that you are a part of inspiring positive change in your community.
Full-time employees are eligible for medical benefits the first of the month 30 days after hire date. Options for a standard plan and an HSA plan with a $100 initial contribution and up to a $25 per paycheck match. 10 paid holidays and PTO hours which accrue at a rate of 10 hours per month. After 6 months employees are eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plan which has a 4% match. Company paid life insurance, short and long term disability, in house and paid training opportunities, and additional pay for working holidays. SouthLight provides mileage reimbursement. We are also an approved employer for the
PSLF (Public Student Loan Forgiveness) Program.
Job Responsibilities of a Prevention Education Coordinator
- Develop and implement the Too Good for Drugs primary prevention education program. This includes designing and implementing school-based curriculum, training presentations, and attending community meetings.
- Maintain accurate statistics and monthly reports
- Design, develop and maintain all primary prevention and community education marketing, as needed.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to primary prevention, community organizing, and community planning.
- Build, cultivate, and maintain relationships with Wake County schools and other agencies to assure ongoing program improvement, participation, and evaluation.
- Educate families on additional adolescent services and programs within the agency
- Leverage Eleos AI, an innovative clinical documentation tool that reduces note-writing time so you can spend more time focusing on participant care.
Qualifications of a Prevention Education Coordinator Educational and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Public Health, Counseling, or related field
Licensure/Certifications
- QP status preferred, not required
- Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC) preferred, not required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bilingual preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to make independent judgment and decisions
- Microsoft Office (Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc...)
- Classroom management skills
- Innovative presentation and public speaking skills
- Wake County Resources
About Us
Tap into your passion at SouthLight. For more than 55 years, SouthLight Healthcare has been a trusted leader in providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health and substance use treatment across Central North Carolina. As a nonprofit organization, we are dedicated to improving lives by expanding access to high-quality care, supporting recovery, and helping individuals build healthier, more hopeful futures. Each year, our team serves thousands of people through outpatient, community-based, and innovative treatment programs designed to meet people where they are.
At SouthLight, our people are the heart of everything we do. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where compassion, excellence, authenticity, hope, and innovation guide our work every day. Whether you're providing direct patient care or supporting our mission behind the scenes, you'll join a team committed to making a meaningful impact while investing in your professional growth. If you're passionate about serving others and want to be part of an organization transforming behavioral healthcare in our communities, we'd love to have you on our team.
We agree not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex. Employment offers are contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen. Professional references will be checked and criminal, abuse, driving, and fraud background reports will be obtained. Unsatisfactory results of any of these reports may result in SouthLight withdrawing the offer.