Advanced DBHR-WSU Prevention Fellow

Washington State University•Olympia, WA

10d•$4,689 - $6,447•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR)–Washington State University (WSU) Advanced Prevention Fellowship offers an opportunity to participate in state government work and support Washington community coalitions’ efforts in substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and mental health (MH) promotion. WSU hires and manages the fellow, while daily duties are co-managed with DBHR. The position is hybrid and requires regular in-person work at the Olympia, Washington office. The Advanced Prevention Fellow learns about and disseminates information on evidence-based prevention programs supported by prevention science research, collaborating with WSU researchers, DBHR Prevention Section staff, and Washington community members. The fellow works with DBHR staff on special projects in prevention research and evaluation, based on the fellow’s expertise and project needs. Areas may include evidence-based programs, surveillance, prevention science training to support community strategic planning, and evidence-based practices in school-based services. Projects may involve evidence-based programs, training and technical assistance for community providers and prevention professionals statewide, young adult prevention, prevention data and evaluation, and school-based prevention services. Work may include developing prevention best-practices documentation, coordinating workgroups, supporting reviews of evidence-based programs, coordinating program nominations and summaries of local implementation efforts, developing and delivering training, and coordinating or providing technical assistance to communities working on SUD prevention and MH promotion. This is a full-time, temporary, overtime-eligible position expected to end on or before September 29, 2027. Renewal depends on the need for an extension and/or additional funding. The role is based in Olympia, Washington, with a hybrid work arrangement and regular in-person work required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and three years of related experience in the program specialty; relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule during the week.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree with three years of related experience.
Teaching experience, experience evaluating community projects, and experience preparing educational materials.
Knowledge of social science research methods and study designs, including surveys, experiments, and case studies.
Knowledge of survey design and other forms of construct measurement in the social sciences.
Experience with qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method social science data analysis.
Skills or experience providing training on prevention and health promotion topics to culturally diverse audiences.
Experience preparing educational materials for low-literacy and diverse populations and evaluating community projects.
Experience working with diverse communities and advancing equitable access to resources and opportunities.
Experience in contract management, communications, and social marketing practices.
Experience working or interning at a state, county, or local government agency.
Ability to design effective work processes to fulfill program and community goals and objectives.
Ability to find and interpret research related to community coalition building and substance use prevention.
Ability to find community-level data and present it clearly to community members.
Ability to help community members identify and interpret data and train them to use data for their own needs assessments.
Current CPP certification or desire to obtain one.

Responsibilities

Learn about and disseminate information on evidence-based prevention programs in collaboration with WSU researchers, DBHR Prevention Section staff, and Washington community members.
Work with DBHR staff on special projects in prevention research and evaluation, including evidence-based programs, surveillance, prevention science training, and school-based services.
Support projects related to training and technical assistance for community providers and prevention professionals statewide, young adult prevention, prevention data and evaluation, and school-based prevention services.
Develop prevention best-practices documentation.
Coordinate workgroups and support reviews of evidence-based programs.
Coordinate program nominations and prepare summaries of successful local evidence-based program implementation efforts.
Develop training curriculum and host trainings.
Coordinate and/or provide technical assistance to communities working on SUD prevention and MH promotion.