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Prevention Specialist - Unified Community Services (Serving Grant and Iowa Counties)

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Grant County, Wisconsin

Lancaster, WI (In Person)

$54,454 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/19/2026

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Job Description

Unified Community Services is seeking a Prevention Specialist to lead and support evidence-based substance use prevention efforts serving communities in Grant and Iowa Counties. This professional role helps improve community health by delivering prevention programming, supporting opioid overdose prevention initiatives, reducing stigma, coordinating with local partners, and advancing grant-funded prevention strategies.
Benefit Position:
80 hours bi-weekly; Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rate of Pay (Pending Credentials)
    Prevention Specialist-in-Training:
    $25.07 starting hourly pay
    • Prevention Specialist with Wisconsin DSPS licensure: $2,183.20 starting bi-weekly salary Education & Experience Requirements
    • Candidates must have one of the following: o Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) licensure as a Prevention Specialist, or o Prevention Specialist-in-Training, with progression to full Prevention Specialist licensure within one year of hire.
    • Be knowledgeable and skilled in all areas of substance abuse prevention domains as required by DSPS.
    • Be knowledgeable and skilled in substance use prevention, including prevention domains, prevention services, and program implementation.
    How to Apply A Grant County application and job description may be obtained on www.co.grant.wi.gov (under employment opportunities)or by contacting Grant County Human Resources (608) 723‑2540. To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume, and Grant County application to the below address or email toemployment@co.grant.wi.gov . Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Submit application, resume, and letter of interest to: Grant County Human Resources 111 S. Jefferson St. P.O. Box 529 Lancaster, WI 53813 (AA/EEO)
    Pay:
    $25.07 - $27.29 per hour
    Benefits:
    Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
    Work Location:
    In person

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