Prevention Specialist

WHO WE ARE

Since 1971, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided the highest quality of behavioral health services to residents of the cities of Hampton and Newport News, Virginia, offering a comprehensive array of programs for both children and adults living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders.

YOUR DAY AS A PREVENTION SPECIALIST

The Prevention Specialist advances community-wide substance use disorder prevention and mental health promotion across Hampton and Newport News. This role exists to strengthen protective factors, reduce risk, and ensure prevention initiatives are delivered consistently, measured accurately, and aligned with program guidelines.

• Planning and implementing prevention programs for youth, adults, and families
• Delivering community education (including Mental Health First Aid, suicide prevention, and trauma/resilience)
• Supporting coalition development through consultation, technical assistance, and meeting support
• Conducting tobacco and alcohol retailer store audits and education
• Implementing environmental strategies (including Counter-Tools)
• Maintaining statistical/program information
• Entering required outputs in the DBHDS Data System

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services such as Social Work, Psychology, Counseling
• 1 year of experience in group facilitation and working with adolescents/adults and community representatives
• Experience in mental health promotion and substance use disorder prevention

BENEFITS

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• The Virginia Retirement System