Prevention Specialist (EPIC)

Montezuma County•Cortez, CO

10d

About The Position

The Prevention Specialist performs duties within the EPIC grant, which funds the position. The role supports the EPIC coalition’s planning and implementation, grant requirements and deliverables, community partnerships, and activities that promote mental health and prevent substance use and misuse. Work takes place in both an office environment and outdoors, with exposure to weather conditions. Hours may be flexible and sometimes include evenings and weekends. The role requires regular, dependable attendance and local travel, with occasional out-of-state travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience working with coalitions and big-picture ideas.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from providers, community partners, coworkers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
Knowledge of word-processing and internet software and ability to learn the program system.
Current Colorado driver's license.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Ability to sit regularly and use hands for computer and office duties; occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and use of sense of smell.
Required vision abilities include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to attend training and obtain successful certifications if required.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and in public, work effectively with partners and groups, adapt to changes, and maintain professional conduct and attention to quality, safety, attendance, and punctuality.
Willingness to work some evenings and weekends and travel locally and occasionally out of state.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Assist with leading EPIC meetings and preparing for and following up on them, including logistics, agendas, notes, and communications.
Assist with fulfilling EPIC grant requirements in accordance with the statement of work and completing deliverables.
Use group facilitation skills to guide the coalition and workgroups through EPIC planning and implementation.
Assist with writing reports, grant proposals, and other EPIC materials.
Work with community partners and subcontractors to fulfill grant activities.
Represent EPIC at community events by tabling and sharing information with the public.
Provide outreach, training, and assistance to community partners about EPIC.
Assist with implementing EPIC and its work plan by promoting mental health and preventing substance use and misuse through evidence-based programs and practices.
Perform data collection according to EPIC criteria and guidelines.
Use computers and other technology to document programs.
Attend trainings, seminars, and conferences related to EPIC.
Maintain regular and dependable attendance and travel locally and occasionally out of state.