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Prevention Community Educator (Program Coordinator)

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Prevention Community Educator (Program Coordinator)

Salary

$46,588.80 - $77,924.00 Annually

Location

VA 23513, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

12966

Department

Community Services Board

Division

Developmental Services

Opening Date

11/06/2025

Closing Date

11/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The Norfolk Community Services Board (NCSB) is the primary provider of public mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual disability services for the City of Norfolk. A continuum of services spans from outreach and prevention through intensive psychiatric care, provided by highly clinically oriented service professionals with expertise in these service areas.

Today, the NCSB provides treatment and rehabilitation services to over 6,000 Norfolk citizens yearly. Norfolk CSB seeks team members interested in providing skilled services in a public service environment and dedicated to supporting a positive work and treatment environment. Please join us as we provide hope and recovery opportunities for the persons we serve.

The NCSB is seeking a Prevention Community Educator (Program Coordinator) who works as part of a team implementing programming, conducting training, and providing education around initiatives and campaigns such as suicide prevention, opioid overdose awareness and prevention, problem gambling, marijuana use, underage alcohol/tobacco/vaping, gun safety and many other areas.

Department Hiring Salary Range: $46,589 - $53,577

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

+ Provides education for youth and adult citizens on behavioral health, substance use and wellness initiatives.

+ Networks and collaborates with community stakeholders.

+ Provide referrals and information on services and resources available.

+ Facilitate training and presentations, both virtual and in-person.

+ Attend community events, representing the City of Norfolk.

Education/Experience

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Two years' experience.

Preferred Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree and experience in behavioral health and/or substance use disorders

Additional Information & Requirements

+ Valid Driver's License may be required depending on assignment.

+ Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

+ Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

+ Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

+ Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

+ The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

+ I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

+ Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

+ Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

+ No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

04

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

05

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

06

Is your degree in a human services field or related field? (i.e. Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.)

+ Yes

+ No

07

Do you have two or more years' experience in behavioral healthcare?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have experience working with children and adolescents?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Please provide the name, email address, and phone number of your current or most recent supervisor

11

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

12

Are you a qualified military spouse? (An individual who is certified by the designated local agency as being a spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces)

+ Yes

+ No

13

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

+ I am not a Veteran

+ I am a Veteran

+ I am a Disabled Veteran

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