PFS Program Manager

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • $29 - $44 • Hybrid

About The Position

This dual role position collaborates closely with key stakeholders and community partners at the national, state, and local levels to improve prevention services across Utah. The employee will function as the Partnerships for Success Program (PFS) Manager to coordinate all aspects of the grant project. The employee will also work as a Regional Prevention Director within the Substance Use Prevention system for the state of Utah to provide technical assistance and training to local substance use authorities.

Requirements

• A Master's degree or higher in Prevention Science, Public Health, Behavioral Health Science, or related field with 3 years or more of professional work experience in these fields; or a Bachelor's degree or higher in Prevention Science, Public Health, Behavioral Health Science, or related field with 5 years or more of professional work experience in these fields.
• Certification in SAPST - SPF Application for Prevention Success Training or USAPST (Utah specific).
• Certification as a Communities That Care Facilitator.
• Experience working with Utah’s substance use disorder prevention system and with the Utah Behavioral Health Commission or its committees.
• Experience presenting, facilitating, and teaching about evidence-based prevention strategies.
• Experience managing grants, contracts, and budgets.
• Adeptness at communicating information and ideas clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.
• Must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with the community or assigned client base.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the monitoring, planning and evaluation of the Partnerships for Success grant and other sources of prevention funding.
• Coordinate prevention efforts and training among Local Authority regions.
• Participate in the Prevention Consortium, Built Here - Positive Childhood Experiences committee, Prevention & Early Intervention Committee, Prevention Specialist Certification Workgroup, and other applicable committees.
• Participate on planning committees for state-wide prevention summits, conferences, and training.
• Serve as a liaison between SUMH and assigned Local Authorities and coalitions.
• Meet with LSAA Directors/Coordinators regularly to assess technical assistance and other needs and coordinate prevention efforts.
• Share expertise in various prevention frameworks including CTC, CADCA Coalition Model, and the Strategic Prevention Framework.
• Guide assigned local areas in building prevention capacity, community mobilization, and community organization.
• Act proactively and consistently to promote and acquire a highly efficient and coordinated state, regional, county, and local-level prevention effort.
• Support Local Authority directors and provide statewide support for evidence based prevention planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level