Prevention Programs Field Representative

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Prevention Programs Field Representative works in the Prevention Division of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services’ Central Office in Oklahoma City. Under general supervision, the representative works with community-based substance use prevention programs, particularly community-based organizations, and other partners. The role collaborates with partners to plan and develop needed prevention services, provides or connects partners with technical assistance and training, and monitors existing programs. The representative ensures compliance with ODMHSAS standards, evidence-based strategy requirements, and other applicable governing and codified standards in the management and delivery of prevention services.

The position requires willingness and ability to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the role.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and three years of professional experience in one or more of the qualifying fields listed: social work, child support, adult protective services, child welfare, early childhood development and education, guidance and counseling, nursing, intellectual disability, probation and parole, public administration, community-based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, juvenile justice, rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation, or vocational rehabilitation.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify, substituting one year of additional qualifying experience for each year of required education.
• Must be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in social work, sociology, human relations, psychology, public health, public administration, education, or a related field.
• Four years of professional experience in the behavioral health field, including two years of substance abuse prevention or other related prevention or public health experience.
• Knowledge of and experience working with communities, community coalitions, law enforcement, and community-serving organizations.
• Certified Prevention Specialist; preference may be given to applicants with this certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with community-based substance use prevention programs, community-based organizations, and other partners.
• Collaborate with partners to plan and develop needed prevention services.
• Provide or connect partners with technical assistance and training.
• Monitor existing prevention programs.
• Ensure compliance with ODMHSAS standards, evidence-based strategy requirements, and other applicable governing and codified standards in managing and delivering prevention services.
• Fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position.

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums.
• Comprehensive health insurance options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement savings with employer matching.
• Longevity bonuses and CEU training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time