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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Substance Use Prevention Program Specialist

Downey, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$68K/yr - $84K/yr

2+ years exp

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking a Substance Use Prevention Program Specialist to deliver evidence-based curriculum and services on substance use prevention to K-12 students. The role involves engaging with community partners to implement comprehensive prevention strategies and ensuring program deliverables are met.

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Responsibilities

Organizes, implements, and delivers evidence-based curriculum and services on substance use prevention to K-12 students in school-based settings

Engages with community partners in implementing comprehensive prevention strategies

Assists in ensuring that substance use prevention programs deliverables are met

Qualification

Substance use preventionPublic health frameworksCommunity outreachSocial Emotional LearningMicrosoft OfficeSocial media managementCritical ThinkingCultural ProficiencyOral CommunicationAdaptabilityAttention to DetailRelationship Building

Required

A bachelor's degree in public health, counseling, social work, sociology, behavioral sciences, or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Two years of experience in providing substance use prevention services to students and families and collaborating with partners on community outreach, including one year of experience working with K-12 students

A valid California driver's license and availability of private transportation or ability to provide transportation between job sites