Prevention Specialist

Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare•Marshalltown, IA

About The Position

The Prevention Specialist I plans, coordinates, and delivers evidence-based substance use prevention programs, education, and community engagement activities throughout Prairie Ridge’s service area. The role builds collaborative relationships with schools, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders, and implements grant-funded prevention initiatives with fidelity. The specialist maintains accurate documentation, supports community coalitions, and promotes healthy, informed communities through education, outreach, and prevention strategies aligned with Prairie Ridge’s mission and the Strategic Prevention Framework. The position involves seeking out community members, businesses, and groups to provide prevention programs, policy reviews and updates, and other grant- and framework-related activities. The specialist travels by car within an eight-county service area and maintains a schedule that meets direct-service requirements. Staff may be asked to obtain PRIME for LIFE certification and facilitate monthly OWI classes on Friday nights and all day Saturday for extra hourly income.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, or commensurate experience in education or a human services field.
Willingness to obtain Prevention Specialist I Certification within 18 months of hire.
Understanding and demonstration of Prairie Ridge’s mission, vision, and values.
Valid driver’s license and valid car insurance, with the means and ability to travel within the service area and to trainings as required.
Excellent computer, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in prevention program implementation.
Public speaking experience.
Understanding of the grant process and expectations.
PRIME for LIFE certification or willingness to obtain it if asked.

Responsibilities

Treat all individuals with dignity and respect while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and objectivity.
Seek out community members, businesses, and groups to provide prevention programs, policy reviews and updates, and activities specified by grants and the Strategic Prevention Framework.
Maintain accurate and timely records for direct and indirect services, daily time logs, mileage, and expenses as required by assigned grants.
Complete required agency and grant documentation within required timelines.
Prepare and deliver evidence-based programs with fidelity, as required by grants.
Stay knowledgeable about current statistics and program content relevant to the population of focus for presentations.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with community members, schools, community coalitions, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate weekly meetings and tasks to maintain a full schedule and meet direct-service requirements.
Travel by car to towns within the eight-county service area to provide substance-related information to businesses, community members, and schools as needed.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Potentially obtain PRIME for LIFE certification and facilitate monthly OWI classes for extra hourly income.