NEOGOV · 3 months ago
PEP Prevention Specialist
Whittier, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$26.25/hr - $26.25/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is a company focused on youth services, and they are seeking a Prevention Specialist to support substance use prevention efforts in the community. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to increase awareness of substance use issues and coordinate prevention activities.
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Responsibilities
Assist in providing comprehensive community assessments to youth, young adults, and other community members in SPA-7
Establish strategies and create ways to increase awareness of the four (4) high priority substances identified by the County which include alcohol, marijuana, methamphetamine and prescription drugs
Collaborate with cities within SPA 7 and Law Enforcement to increase awareness of Prescription/Medication use and abuse and promote Safe Boxes and Take Back events
Lead local youth/adult Community Coalition and participate in Service Planning Area 7 coalition as well as County-wide coalitions
Actively involved in service city and must be willing and able to provide support and technical assistance for all community partners
Develop, organize, and collaborate to coordinate substance prevention activities and events
Work with local off-sale liquor retailers to raise awareness and decrease youth access to alcohol
Provide accurate and timely documentation
Effective communication verbally, through email, through texts, and phone calls
Attend all internal and external assigned meetings and other related duties/activities throughout Los Angeles County. Must represent the agency in a professional manner
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field highly desired
One year of experience providing substance use prevention services prior to employment. Education may be substituted for experience where coursework is directly related to substance use prevention, or the public health field
Experience developing, providing, and/or evaluating community-based environmental prevention programs/services
Ability to implement evidence-based strategies and prevention concepts for addressing substance use related community problems and contributing factors
Experience conducting activities that align with the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) Steps: Assessment, Capacity, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
Experience in leading, facilitating engaging and/or organizing community members, businesses, and community leaders in the implementation/adoption of a community and/or population based effort
Competency to work with the various ethnic/cultural groups in the target area/community
Prevention Specialist must be able to receive certification as a Certified Prevention Specialist under the Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
Must be able/willing to travel as position requires cross collaboration partnerships, Trainings, and Meetings across LA County
Strong relationship-building/maintaining, networking skills, and great organizational skills
Capable of building and developing Programs, generating program growth and pushing a program forward
Shows initiative and strong motivation in completing and starting projects and enjoys the challenge of their work
Ability to reasonably adjust, accept, and make changes to directives as they occur
U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status
Valid California driver's license, current auto insurance, a good driving record, and must be cleared to drive for business purposes by our insurance broker
Ability to pass background check and criminal clearance
Preferred
Experience working with a community-based organization
Experience working with youth and substance abuse prevention programs
Experience working with the community-based organizing model
Experience/Expertise in social media, YouTube, Media Development, and Audio and Visual equipment
Multi-lingual skills (Spanish-speaking preferred but not required)
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
403b
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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