Prevention Specialist

Preferred Family Healthcare • Kirksville, MO

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About The Position

Elevate your career by joining our dynamic Recovery Services team as a Prevention Specialist. In this vital role, you'll serve as the primary source for technical assistance related to substance use prevention for community coalitions, facilitating the development of coalitions capable of making impactful changes in substance use patterns within their communities. As a Prevention Specialist, you'll act as the point of contact for community-based coalitions, offering technical assistance and resources that enhance their capacity to prevent substance use. Your collaboration and effective communication will ensure that requests for prevention services are met, contributing to the overall wellbeing and resilience of our communities.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in social work, counseling, public health, education, psychology, community development, public administration or a closely related field; OR
• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and at least one (1) year of professional experience in a social service agency; OR
• Graduate from an accredited college with an Associate's Degree in a relevant field and at least two (2) years of professional experience in a social service agency.
• For 75% FTE Staff: Obtain the Missouri Substance Abuse Prevention Associate (MSAPA) credential within six (6) months of hire and attend the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) within nine (9) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact for members of community-based coalitions, teams, and task forces in the assigned geographic area.
• Provide information to coalitions about substance use prevention programs and resources.
• Offer technical assistance and training resources to enhance the coalitions' ability to prevent substance use.
• Respond to requests for prevention services and information throughout the counties within the geographic area.
• Assist with the creation of a yearly community needs assessment for the contract award area and coalition needs assessments.
• Contribute to the development and updating of the draft and final Strategic Work Plan.
• Assist with planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Strategic Work Plan strategies.
• Participate in the Statewide Prevention Training and Resource Network.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress and billing reports to the C2000 Prevention Coordinator.
• Participate in the development of Quality Improvement Indicators and quarterly reports.

Benefits

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost.
• Paid Time Off of 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay.
• Premier Training encompassing initial immersive onboarding, continuous skill enhancement, comprehensive curricula, and a supportive learning atmosphere.
• Professional Growth Pathways with abundant prospects for upward mobility and advancement, fostered by a promotion-from-within philosophy.
• Workplace Culture that cultivates employee wellbeing, values each individual's humanity, and actively promotes healthy, joyful workforce engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree