Prevention Support Specialist

The Prevention Educator supports community-based substance misuse prevention efforts by coordinating cross-sector partnerships, implementing prevention strategies, and advancing Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grant goals across the service region. This role promotes collaboration, education, and community engagement to reduce substance use and strengthen protective factors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TIME ON TASK EXPECTATIONS

Program Coordination & Prevention Education (50%)

• Coordinate and implement substance use prevention initiatives aligned with the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grant goals, logic model, action plan, and TLC's mission.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate evidence-based prevention curricula and educational programming in local middle schools and high schools, working collaboratively with school administrators, educators, and community partners.
• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate prevention education focused on substance use prevention, healthy decision-making, protective factors, resiliency, and positive youth development.
• Establish and maintain relationships with school personnel to coordinate classroom schedules, curriculum implementation, and ongoing prevention education opportunities.
• Support the planning and facilitation of youth leadership initiatives that encourage student voice, peer engagement, and youth-driven prevention strategies.
• Coordinate and facilitate coalition meetings, task forces, subcommittees, and prevention-related activities to advance community prevention priorities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of program activities, curriculum delivery, participation, outputs, and measurable outcomes.
• Collect and evaluate feedback from students, educators, and community partners to support continuous program improvement.
• Assist with grant reporting, data collection, and compliance requirements to ensure prevention initiatives meet established goals and deliverables.

Community Engagement & Partnership Development (25%)

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with schools, families, community organizations, businesses, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to advance community-wide substance use prevention efforts.
• Support the recruitment, engagement, and retention of diverse community members and representatives from the 12 sectors identified within the DFC framework.
• Represent TLC and its prevention initiatives at community events, school meetings, coalitions, and regional prevention networks.
• Strengthen collaboration between schools and community partners to identify emerging prevention needs and develop coordinated responses.
• Engage youth and families in prevention planning, educational opportunities, and community awareness initiatives.
• Assist in organizing community outreach events, educational campaigns, and prevention activities that promote healthy behaviors and reduce risk factors associated with youth substance use.
• Promote awareness of TLC's prevention programs, available resources, and opportunities for community involvement.
• Support the development and implementation of sustainable, community-driven prevention strategies that strengthen protective factors for youth and families.

Grant Writing, Evaluation & Data Management (10%)

• Support grant writing, reporting, and sustainability planning efforts.
• Collaborate with evaluators to collect, analyze, and report program data.
• Utilize data and research to inform prevention strategies and continuous quality improvement.
• Monitor progress toward outcomes and adjust programming as needed.

Training, Communications & Public Awareness (15%)

• Plan and coordinate trainings, workshops, and community education events.
• Assist in public awareness campaigns, including media outreach and communications.
• Develop and distribute prevention-related materials and messaging.
• Maintain consistent communication with stakeholders and partners.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• May support coordination of volunteers, interns, or community partners.
• No direct supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Education, or related field preferred.
• Experience in community-based programming, prevention, or public health initiatives.
• Strong organizational, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Experience with grant reporting, data collection, or program evaluation preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn agency systems.
• Ability to travel within service area and access multiple sites.
• Ability to pass required background check.

ESSENTIAL TRAITS

• Values diversity and inclusion (required).
• Maintains high level of confidentiality and HIPAA compliance (required).
• Strong relationship-builder with community-centered approach.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality improvement.
• Promote awareness of TLC's prevention programs, available resources, and opportunities for community involvement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Claremont, NH 03743 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Claremont, NH 03743