Prevention Specialist I or II (Grant Funded)

Cherokee Nation•Tahlequah, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prevention Specialist delivers evidence-based education and support to schools, communities, and organizations to prevent substance use and promote mental and behavioral health. The position is located at Behavioral Health at the Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Clinic in Tahlequah and supports prevention initiatives across designated areas, including grant-funded projects. The role coordinates and evaluates prevention programs, builds partnerships, analyzes community needs, and ensures program activities comply with evidence-based practices and grant requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field of study; no substitutions.
An additional two years of experience working in communities or a related field.
Ability to foster teamwork.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships.
Interpersonal skills.
Valid driver’s license and driving history that meets Cherokee Nation underwriting rating requirements, verified through a motor vehicle report.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Possess and maintain certification as a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) by the Oklahoma Drug and Alcohol Professional Counselor Certification Board (ODAPCCB).
Must not be, and must not become, sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General or the General Services Administration, or listed on the specified exclusion or sanction lists.
Meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement school- and community-based prevention strategies in collaboration with colleagues, professionals, and local organizations.
Provide accurate, culturally relevant information that encourages healthy lifestyles and reduces risk.
Apply disease and harm reduction models, integrate current research, and adapt proven strategies to evolving community needs.
Coordinate and maintain a caseload of prevention initiatives across designated areas, with timely documentation and monthly reporting of program activities.
Conduct assessments through interviews, focus groups, environmental scans, and surveys; analyze archival data and submit quarterly findings to leadership.
Build partnerships with tribal, state, and local agencies to strengthen prevention networks and resource sharing.
Stay current with prevention theory and research through professional development and apply evidence-based models to program design.
Tailor educational content and skill-building activities to target audiences’ needs and readiness levels.
Ensure fidelity to evidence-based programs by implementing them as designed or making approved adaptations that preserve effectiveness.
Evaluate program outcomes using validated tools, refine strategies based on findings, and report results to supervisors.
Promote prevention advocacy through public awareness campaigns that support healthier norms and policies.
Coordinate or assist with grant-funded prevention initiatives, including planning, implementation, reporting, and compliance with funding requirements.
Prepare and submit quarterly assessment reports to the Supervisor and Director of Behavioral Health, summarizing data from interviews, focus groups, environmental scans, and archival sources, as assigned.
Lead coordination and execution of grant-funded prevention projects, including work plans, timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements, as assigned.
Ensure grant-funded projects align with grant objectives, funding agency guidelines, and stakeholder collaboration requirements, as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.