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Prevention Specialist - Springfield

  • Job Tracking ID: 512588-900856
  • Job Location: Springfield, IL
  • Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years)
  • Level of Education: BA/BS
  • Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
  • Date Updated: July 30, 2025
  • Years of Experience: Less Than 1 Year
  • Starting Date: February 9, 2024



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Job Description:

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC’s comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Inc seeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.

 

Essential Duties:

  • Plans and implements prevention functions. Frequent travel using own vehicle required. Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Family Guidance Center and the facility.
  • Works with schools, communities, and organizations to develop alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention oriented social planning
  • Maintains records and reports of prevention activities in accordance with all pertinent rules and standards
  • Implements prevention programming for Sangamon and Menard counties in conjunction with other prevention resources.
  • Reports activities to funding sources as necessary
  • Ability to deal effectively with a variety of personalities and situations requiring tact, judgment, and poise 

 

 

Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00a - 4:30p), with flexibility in schedule to accommodate agency needs.

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 2924 Stanton St., Springfield, IL

Pay Rate: Up to $40,000 - $42,000 ; based on experience

 

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

 

Experience and Skills:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work, Psychology or related discipline from an accredited institution  preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Illinois Driver's License and insurance required; IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention preferred.

 

 

 

 

Job Benefits:

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • EAP 
  • 401(k) plan
  • Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package