Preventions Specialist at City of Chesapeake Human Resources – Chesapeake, Virginia
City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionPreventions Specialist
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC
Division: CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC
Requisition Number: 202683
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm with a 30 min lunch. *Occasional evening or weekend events Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 02/25/2026
Job Close Date: 03/11/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC
Division: CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC
Requisition Number: 202683
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm with a 30 min lunch. *Occasional evening or weekend events Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Starting Range: $51,869-$77,155
Actual starting salary depends on education, experience and credentials.
Actual starting salary depends on education, experience and credentials.
Job Description:
CIBH is seeking a knowledgeable and community-focused Prevention Specialist to advance evidence-based prevention initiatives within our Behavioral Healthcare division. This position plays a key role in reducing risk factors associated with substance use and mental health disorders while strengthening protective factors across the lifespan.
The Prevention Specialist plans, implements, and evaluates prevention programming in accordance with federal, state, and local prevention frameworks. This role collaborates with community partners, schools, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and civic organizations to deliver data-driven strategies that address identified community needs.
Typical Tasks Include:
The Prevention Specialist plans, implements, and evaluates prevention programming in accordance with federal, state, and local prevention frameworks. This role collaborates with community partners, schools, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and civic organizations to deliver data-driven strategies that address identified community needs.
Typical Tasks Include:
- Implement evidence-based prevention programs targeting substance use and behavioral health risk factors
- Conduct community needs assessments using epidemiological and qualitative data
- Develop strategic prevention plans aligned with state and federal guidance
- Facilitate educational workshops and public awareness initiatives
- Build and maintain coalitions with community stakeholders
- Monitor program fidelity and ensure compliance with grant requirements
- Collect and analyze data for performance measurement and outcome reporting
- Prepare reports for funding entities and regulatory bodies
- Support environmental strategies, policy initiatives, and community-level interventions.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires a bachelor’s degree in health education, social work, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City’s Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in health education, social work, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City’s Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prevention Specialist Certification, preferred
- Public speaking experience, preferred
- Experience presenting workshops or webinars via a virtual platform, preferred.
Job Open Date: 02/25/2026
Job Close Date: 03/11/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please ensure that each employment entry listed on the resume is identified as either PT or FT employment.
Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
The Prevention Specialist Must Possess:
Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
The Prevention Specialist Must Possess:
- A commitment to providing the highest quality of services that meet the City of Chesapeake’s C.A.R.E.S. standards (Courteous, Attentive, Responsive, Empowered, Stewardship)
- An understanding of the Strategic Prevention Framework and Prevention Ethics.
- The ability to speak and write clearly and informatively including the ability to make presentations before community groups on topics related to Prevention services.
- The ability to engage with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, parents, and other community partners in a collaborative, personable and positive manner.
- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Resiliency in working with a diverse range of individuals across various settings.
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