Prevention Specialist

Southeastern Oklahoma State University • Durant, OK

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About The Position

The Prevention Specialist is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, 12-month staff position at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The position reports to the Director of Student Wellness Services and administers the requirements of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) Higher Education Prevention Services grant. The grant addresses opioid and/or stimulant misuse among university faculty, staff, and students. Flexible scheduling, including some nights and weekends, may be needed to perform the duties.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related health field from an accredited university.
• Knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework model.
• Ability to work independently, attend to detail, work under pressure, and prioritize multiple projects.
• Creative, energetic approach and strong public relations abilities; professional appearance, attitude, and motivation.
• Above-average computer skills to maintain facility records and reports.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Willingness to assume responsibility, display initiative, and make decisions within the scope of authority.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of working with individuals experiencing physical and mental health issues.
• Ability to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality appropriate to the position.
• Willingness to complete required prevention training and certification within the stated timeframes.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and workshops, including travel when required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS).
• Applicable higher education experience.
• Grant coordination experience.
• Peer education experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) training for bachelor's-level staff or Associate Prevention Specialist (APS) certification for non-degreed staff within 18 months of the employment start date.
• Complete Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) and other relevant staff training within six months of employment.
• Participate in ongoing training and workshops during the contract year, some of which may require travel.
• Follow ODMHSAS Prevention Service Standards and the ODMHSAS Strategic Plan, and cite ODMHSAS and SAMHSA on association materials.
• Manage the grant budget, purchasing, media engagement, and monthly reporting requirements, and provide leadership for relevant peer education initiatives.
• Recruit participants and complete prescribed faculty, staff, and student needs assessments; establish substance abuse and misuse priorities based on the data.
• Create a plan to address disparities using the Strategic Prevention Framework process.
• Participate in and assist with periodic community readiness assessments and community surveys conducted by ODMHSAS evaluators, and use ODMHSAS campaign materials as prescribed.
• Create and manage a monthly coalition that meets nine times a year to address needs-assessment-identified gaps in substance abuse and suicide prevention.
• Collaborate with ODMHSAS to develop a State Coordinated HEPS Collaborative Action Group and represent Southeastern Oklahoma State University in the group.
• Develop community partnerships relevant to the grant and selected CSAP/prevention evidence-based strategy, documenting each partnership's relationship and value to the action plan goals.
• Provide campus outreach, including training, communications, mental health resources, service referrals, and campus action to increase awareness of substance abuse and suicide prevention.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Report to the assigned duty station as scheduled and complete work accurately, thoroughly, and on time.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with university colleagues and others, and maintain constructive working relationships.
• Work safely, attend required safety training, follow safety rules and regulations, and, according to completed NIMs training, participate in incident management preparation and perform assigned incident duties.

Benefits

• University-paid health, vision, and life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement contributions to the Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System.
• Tuition waiver for employees and their spouse or dependents who enroll at Southeastern.
• 25 paid holidays per fiscal year.
• Annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave.
• Voluntary 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short-term disability, dependent life insurance, and ancillary benefit products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level