CTHCA Prevention Specialist (MB-49909)
About The Position
The Prevention Specialist supports the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of culturally responsive prevention programs intended to improve the health and well-being of Tribal members, families, youth, and the surrounding community. The role focuses on reducing risk factors and strengthening protective factors related to substance use, suicide, behavioral health concerns, violence, and other community health priorities. The specialist collaborates with Tribal programs, schools, community organizations, healthcare providers, elders, youth, families, and other community partners to deliver education, outreach, prevention activities, and community-based programming. Prevention efforts respect Tribal sovereignty, culture, traditions, community strengths, and local priorities while incorporating evidence-based, evidence-informed, and culturally grounded strategies. The position coordinates prevention programs and activities with the Behavioral Health Program and other Tribal Health Programs. It may require work during evenings, weekends, holidays, and other nontraditional hours to support outreach, education, prevention initiatives, presentations, and training. The role is based in Nespelem and serves the Reservation area.
Requirements
- Knowledge or understanding of prevention principles and community-based prevention strategies, including substance use and behavioral health risk and protective factors.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, facilitation, presentation, training, and community outreach skills to engage youth, adults, families, and community partners.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships while respecting Tribal sovereignty, culture, traditions, and community values.
- Strong organization, time management, prioritization, multitasking, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, establish professional boundaries, and maintain accurate documentation and program records.
- Basic computer application skills, including electronic documentation systems, email, and spreadsheets; proficiency with desktop computers, laptops, tablets, mobile devices, and mobile apps.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 360, including Outlook and Word.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and communicate respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
- Valid driver’s license and eligibility for Tribal vehicle insurance; maintain required eligibility and clearance throughout employment.
- Obtain First Aid and CPR training within 90 days of employment.
- Complete HIV/AIDS and blood-borne pathogen training within 90 days of employment.
- Provide verification of a TB test or X-ray with negative results before employment.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other nontraditional hours as needed.
- If the position is safety sensitive, submit to pre-employment drug testing and reasonable-suspicion and post-accident drug testing.
- Maintain any required pre-employment background clearances throughout employment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, public health, social work, psychology, human services, education, community health, substance use prevention, health promotion, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in Tribal or rural communities, behavioral health, substance use prevention, youth programming, grant management, public health, education, or community outreach.
- Relevant education, training, lived or community experience, prevention experience, Tribal or community service, or related professional experience may be considered as an alternative qualification when it demonstrates the knowledge and abilities needed for the position.
- Training opportunities may include HIPAA, 45 CFR, de-escalation, health and safety, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), verbal intervention, nonviolent crisis intervention, and first responder and security certifications.
- Tribal member and Indian preference applies; preference is also given to honorably discharged veterans who are minimally qualified.
Responsibilities
- Support the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of culturally responsive prevention programs.
- Help reduce risk factors and strengthen protective factors related to substance use, suicide, behavioral health concerns, violence, and other community health priorities.
- Collaborate with Tribal programs, schools, community organizations, healthcare providers, elders, youth, families, and other community partners.
- Provide education, outreach, prevention activities, community-based programming, presentations, and training.
- Coordinate prevention programs and activities with the Behavioral Health Program and other Tribal Health Programs.
- Maintain positive working relationships across Tribal programs, community organizations, and Colville Tribes practitioners while respecting Tribal sovereignty, culture, traditions, and community values.
- Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, accurate documentation, and program records.
- Work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Work nontraditional hours as needed to support prevention and outreach activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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