Mirror, Inc.

Community Consultant (Prevention) - Newton

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Mirror Inc. is an alcohol and drug treatment and prevention and correctional services provider. We offer residential and outpatient services on a statewide basis. Mirror is a private, not-for-profit agency serving the indigent population of Kansas and the inmate population in Kansas and Colorado. Mirror holds contracts with the State of Kansas, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Division of Health Care Policy, Mental Health, Addiction and Prevention Services, the Kansas Department of Corrections, the Kansas Sentencing Commission, the United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, Federal Probation and Pre-trial Services Office and the State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Corrections. Present position is located at our South Central Kansas Regional Prevention Center office at 130 East Fifth Street, Newton, KS. The successful applicant will be working with agencies and persons from the local area to create an awareness of prevention activities and services. For this position Mirror is seeking a human services or education professional with solid experience working with individuals and agencies in order to mobilize groups and individuals to promote change. Applicant will assist the community to develop effective strategies aimed at reducing the risk of addiction. BA or minimum of five years of related experience required. Certification in prevention is a plus although we are willing to consider others without this certification as well. Some evening and weekend hours required. Must be able to pass background check & meet agency’s drug-free policy. Attractive salary & benefits. For a further description of benefits please see the end of this web page. Resume to: cchilds@mirrorinc.org or mail to Chad Childs, Director of Prevention Programs @ Mirror Inc., 130 East Fifth Street, P.O. Box 711, Newton, Kansas 67114-0711. For more information call: 316-283-6743. Mirror is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Description Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Prevention Programs and the Vice-President of Prevention and Business Development, the Community Consultant is responsible for coordinating and facilitating prevention programs and services provided to the communities and constituents served in the South Central Region of Kansas. Community Consultants work with assigned community groups, state and local agencies, and individuals by providing technical assistance, capacity building, and training to promote effective prevention strategies, and other direct prevention services in the state as determined by the South Central Kansas Regional Prevention Center at Mirror, Inc. The Community Consultant is responsible for promoting prevention efforts and raising community awareness specifically regarding Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs and related risk and protective factors.

Benefits explanation:

On the first of the month following 90 days of employment all full-time employees at Mirror receive 100% paid life insurance commensurate to annual salary and 85% paid health insurance that includes major medical, dental and prescription drug-rider coverage. Paid long-term disability plan after one year of service. Agency funded retirement plan. Paid time off is accrued at 28, 33, 38 and 43 days annually based on years of service. Extended sick leave is paid at 100% of salary and is earned at 5 days for each year of employment. Extended sick leave may be accrued up to 45 days. Tax-deferred annuity and cafeteria plans are also available. Some paid time off for continued education credits.



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