Prevention and Education Provider
Talbert House
Summary
The Prevention & Education Specialist provides prevention and education services in a variety of community, school, and other settings. This position may develop and deliver prevention programming on a range of topics, including substance use, mental health, bullying, suicide prevention, and other community needs. The ideal candidate is an engaging communicator who can connect with diverse audiences, build strong community relationships, and turn prevention concepts into practical, meaningful learning experiences.
Job description
What You’ll Do
- Provide engaging prevention and education services to individuals, schools, community groups, organizations, and other audiences.
- Develop and deliver prevention programming on topics such as substance use, mental health, bullying, suicide prevention, and other identified community needs.
- Identify and assess the needs of customers, clients, schools, and community partners.
- Use supportive, interactive educational methods appropriate for the audience, setting, and topic.
- Develop realistic, effective, and measurable goals and service plans.
- Help individuals and groups build knowledge, skills, resilience, and healthy strategies for navigating challenges.
- Facilitate referrals to appropriate services and/or levels of care when additional support is needed.
- Promote awareness of available behavioral health and community resources.
- Recruit and develop relationships with schools, community groups, organizations, and other partners to expand prevention services.
- Remain current on Prevention and Education standards and ensure services are provided in accordance with those standards.
- Collect, track, and evaluate program data to support fidelity, effectiveness, and service quality.
- Complete service documentation accurately and within required timeframes using the electronic health record.
- Maintain records and documentation in accordance with agency, regulatory, contractual, and program requirements.
- Follow professional standards, protocols, rules, regulations, and applicable ethical requirements.
- Participate in program development and continuous quality improvement.
- Drive as required to provide services in assigned locations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Knowledge of prevention and education techniques and interventions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a wide variety of people.
- Ability to build positive relationships with schools, community organizations, individuals, and other partners.
- Knowledge of professional ethics, conflicts of interest, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Professional dress, communication, and behavior.
- Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and objectively assess client and community needs.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to adapt educational approaches to different audiences, settings, and topics.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must be a Registered Applicant (RA) and obtain the Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist Assistant (OCPSA) credential within 13 months of hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be a Registered Applicant (RA) and obtain the Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist Assistant (OCPSA) credential within 13 months of hire
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Knowledge of prevention and education techniques and interventions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a wide variety of people
- Ability to build positive relationships with schools, community organizations, individuals, and other partners
- Knowledge of professional ethics, conflicts of interest, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Professional dress, communication, and behavior
- Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and objectively assess client and community needs
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team
- Ability to adapt educational approaches to different audiences, settings, and topics
Company overview
Talbert House is a prominent nonprofit organization specializing in comprehensive mental health and substance abuse treatment services. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the organization has established itself as a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the region. Talbert House offers a wide range of programs including outpatient counseling, residential treatment, prevention services, and community-based interventions for individuals and families affected by mental health challenges and addiction. The organization operates with a mission to empower individuals to overcome personal crises and achieve self-sufficiency through evidence-based treatment approaches. With a strong commitment to community service, Talbert House provides accessible care to diverse populations, including adults, adolescents, and families facing behavioral health issues. The organization's integrated service model addresses both mental health and substance use disorders, recognizing the complex interplay between these conditions. Talbert House plays a vital role in the regional healthcare ecosystem by offering crisis intervention, recovery support, and long-term rehabilitation services that help individuals rebuild their lives and contribute positively to their communities.