Prevention Specialist

Brightli • Sterling, MO

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About The Position

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is seeking a Prevention Specialist in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, within the Recovery Services department. The role supports community health and substance use prevention by serving as a resource to community coalitions. The specialist provides technical assistance and support to help local teams develop and implement effective prevention strategies and programs. The position calls for a collaborative, proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong communication and organizational skills and a commitment to improving community health outcomes.

The role is full-time and includes collaboration with community coalitions, development of needs assessments and strategic work plans, participation in prevention training and resource networks, preparation of monthly reports, and support for community education and prevention initiatives. The position requires obtaining the Missouri Substance Abuse Prevention Associate (MSAPA) credential within six months of hire and attending Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) within nine months of hire.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, public health, education, psychology, community development, public administration, or a closely related field; or a bachelor's degree in one of those fields with at least one year of professional experience in a social service agency; or an associate's degree with at least two years of professional experience in a social service agency.
• Obtain the Missouri Substance Abuse Prevention Associate (MSAPA) credential within six months of hire.
• Attend Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) within nine months of hire.
• Valid driver's license.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Current auto insurance.
• Pass a background check, including criminal record, driving record, and fingerprint check.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Able to sit for extended periods, type and write during the work shift, and occasionally walk and stand; sedentary work involves occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with community-based coalitions to develop and implement substance use prevention strategies.
• Provide technical assistance and training resources to enhance coalition capabilities.
• Develop comprehensive community and coalition needs assessments.
• Create and update strategic work plans to address local prevention priorities.
• Coordinate and participate in prevention-focused training and resource networks.
• Prepare and submit detailed monthly progress, billing, and data reports.
• Support and participate in community education campaigns and prevention initiatives.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 counseling, legal assistance, and financial consultation for the employee and household at no cost.
• Mileage reimbursement for work functions requiring travel.
• Employee discounts on hotels, theme parks and attractions, and college tuition.
• Paid time off package for full-time employees.
• Health, dental, vision, retirement, and life benefits, among others, for full-time employees.
• Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training.
• Advancement opportunities and promotion from within.
• Supportive workplace culture that values employee well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree