Prevention Specialist at LRADAC in Columbia, SC

PREVENTION SPECIALIST Full Time · Location: Columbia, SC, US **Salary Rate: $45,000.00-$52,000.00**   Improving Lives.  Improving Communities. LRADAC offers a wide array of prevention, intervention and treatment programs in both Lexington and Richland counties, so when you join our team, you are truly improving lives and improving communities.  As a part of our dedicated staff, you will be a part of innovative programs and services taking a proactive approach to fighting addiction and drug misuse in our schools, businesses, and neighborhoods.  We tailor our programs to meet the ever-changing needs of the communities we serve.  Our prevention, intervention and treatment programs spread the message that there is hope and that substance misuse and addiction are preventable and treatable. In this position requires a high degree of self-motivation, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with others to deliver results on schedule in a fast-paced environment. The Prevention Specialist will help LRADAC’s Community Services Department communicate its mission by working directly with each program in the department. The ideal candidate has excellent organizational, logistical, and project management skills, as well as strong communication and writing skills for a variety of projects and diverse audiences. Position Logistics • 37.5-hour work week (5-day work week) • Routinely 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM shifts Monday-Friday • Some evenings and weekends hours will be required. Flex schedule as approved by supervisor.  This is a grant funded position with an annual renewal date of October of 2026. Position continuance is contingent upon grant renewal. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Reports to work when scheduled and on time.   Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of the SCORF Prevention Project for internal and external audiences: • Partner with schools and districts in Richland County to deliver evidence-based prevention curricula. • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including school personnel, community agencies, and partner organizations. • Coordinate and facilitate SCORF prevention programming for youth and adult audiences. • Assess prevention education needs within schools and communities to ensure programming relevance and effectiveness. • Evaluate program implementation and outcomes to ensure alignment with SCORF objectives and prevention best practices. • Support data collection, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts related to prevention programming. • Promote the SCORF Prevention Project internally and externally to increase awareness and participation. • Assist with the coordination, scheduling, and evaluation of referral-based prevention education services.   Assist with information dissemination by identifying appropriate information and materials to be disseminated: • Identify and engage community members and partners for the placement and replenishment of prevention education resources across Richland County.  • Provide speaking engagements pertaining to LRADAC and Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) topics as requested.   MARGINAL DUTIES • Prepare and submit required reports. • Attends all required meetings and training sessions. • Other duties as assigned. Education and/or Experience • Bachelor's degree in human services or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required. • Master's degree with experience in substance use prevention education preferred.  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations • Certified as prevention specialist through the SC Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates, or able to complete the certification process within two years of employment.   Please complete the online application to include all current and previous employment history and education.  A resume cannot be substituted for completing the employment history and educational fields of the employment application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.   *LRADAC maintains a tobacco-free environment. No smoking or use of any tobacco product is permitted in any of its facilities or on any of its properties.**