Prevention Specialist (EPIC)

Montezuma County•Cortez, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prevention Specialist is a grant-funded position supporting the EPIC grant. The role assists with coalition meetings and preparation, grant requirements and deliverables, planning and implementation, reporting, community outreach, training, partner support, and data collection. The position promotes mental health and prevents substance use and misuse through evidence-based programs and practices. Work takes place in both an office environment and outdoors, with exposure to weather conditions. Hours may be flexible at times and may require evenings and weekends. The role requires local travel and occasional out-of-state travel, along with regular and dependable attendance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience working with coalitions and big-picture ideas.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from providers, community partners, coworkers, and the general public.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic 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 program systems.
Current Colorado driver's license.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 30 pounds, and performing office and other listed physical activities.
Ability to meet the listed vision requirements, including close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Assist with leading EPIC meetings and support meeting preparation and follow-up, 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.
Help implement EPIC and its work plan by promoting mental health and preventing substance use and misuse through evidence-based programs and practices.
Conduct data collection activities 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.