CTHCA Prevention Specialist (MB-49930) - North Star
About The Position
The Prevention Specialist designs, coordinates, and implements culturally responsive prevention programs and strategies that support holistic wellness in the community. The role emphasizes substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery through holistic, community-based, and culturally responsive practices grounded in traditional teachings and community strengths. The specialist builds trust, mobilizes communities, sustains coalitions aligned with Tribal priorities, and develops prevention messaging that supports self-determination and positive community norms. The position works respectfully with youth, Elders, families, staff, leadership, and community partners, honoring Tribal protocols, values, community voice, sovereignty, and data stewardship. It includes community assessment and data-informed evaluation, grant writing and management, documentation, reporting, research, and outreach. The role is based in Nespelem, Washington, reports to the Program Manager, and pays $27.43 per hour. Tribal member and Indian preference apply; preference is also given to honorably discharged veterans who are minimally qualified. Depending on the position's safety-sensitive designation and applicable requirements, drug testing and background clearances may apply.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Health, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
- Knowledge of working with youth and Elders in the community.
- Knowledge of substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery grounded in holistic, community-based, and culturally responsive practices.
- Strong public speaking and facilitation background is highly valued.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to facilitate respectful forums and engagements honoring Tribal protocols and community voice.
- Ability to build trust, mobilize communities, and sustain coalitions aligned with Tribal priorities and collective wellness.
- Skills in designing and delivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed prevention programming rooted in traditional teachings and community strengths.
- Knowledge of grant writing and management, aligning funding requirements with Tribal values and evaluation practices.
- Strategic, systems-oriented thinking and strong problem-solving, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with technology and Microsoft Office 365 for communication, documentation, and reporting.
- Ability to work respectfully with diverse individuals and families while honoring Tribal values, cultural protocols, and community voice.
- Sound judgment when addressing sensitive issues, with discretion, confidentiality, and ethical practice aligned with Tribal policies.
- Adaptability to changing community needs and program priorities, openness to feedback, and reflective practice.
- Ability to interpret and apply verbal and written instructions accurately and with cultural relevance.
- Proficiency in computer use for documentation, reporting, research, evaluation, and culturally appropriate outreach materials.
- Ability to conduct community assessments and data-informed evaluation while respecting Tribal sovereignty and data stewardship.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively and understand and apply CCT policies, procedures, and governance structures.
- Valid Washington State driver’s license and ability to be insured; where required, maintain eligibility for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Strong public speaking and facilitation background.
- Tribal member and Indian preference applies; preference is also given to honorably discharged veterans who are minimally qualified.
Responsibilities
- Design, coordinate, and implement culturally responsive prevention programs and strategies that support holistic wellness.
- Develop and deliver trauma-informed programming rooted in traditional teachings and community strengths.
- Create culturally relevant prevention messaging that supports self-determination and positive community norms.
- Build trust, mobilize communities, and sustain coalitions aligned with Tribal priorities and collective wellness.
- Facilitate respectful forums and engagements that honor Tribal protocols and community voice.
- Conduct community assessments and data-informed evaluation while respecting Tribal sovereignty and data stewardship.
- Write and manage grants, aligning funding requirements with Tribal values and evaluation practices.
- Use technology and Microsoft Office 365 for communication, documentation, reporting, research, evaluation, and outreach materials.
- Collaborate with staff, leadership, Elders, families, and community partners while adapting to community needs and program priorities.
- Apply CCT policies, procedures, and governance structures, and handle sensitive matters with discretion, confidentiality, and ethical practice.
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Job Type
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