CTHCA Prevention Specialist (MB-49909)
About The Position
The Prevention Specialist supports the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of culturally responsive prevention programs 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 position collaborates with Tribal programs, schools, community organizations, healthcare providers, elders, youth, families, and other community partners to provide 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 Prevention Specialist coordinates prevention programs and activities with the Behavioral Health Program and other Tribal Health Programs. The position is based in Nespelem and may serve the reservation-wide community. It requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other nontraditional hours as needed for prevention and outreach activities, community education, presentations, and training.
Requirements
- A combination of relevant education, training, lived or community experience, prevention experience, Tribal or community service, or related professional experience demonstrating the knowledge and abilities needed for the role may be considered.
- Knowledge of prevention principles and community-based prevention strategies, including substance use and behavioral health risk and protective factors.
- Ability to engage youth, adults, families, and community partners through communication, interpersonal skills, facilitation, presentations, training, and outreach.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships across Tribal programs, community organizations, and Colville Tribes practitioners.
- Strong organization, time management, prioritization, multitasking, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, communicate respectfully, and work effectively with others.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, establish professional boundaries, and maintain accurate documentation and program records.
- Proficiency with desktop, laptop, and tablet computers; Microsoft 365 applications such as Outlook and Word; mobile devices and mobile apps; and basic computer applications, electronic documentation systems, email, and spreadsheets.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other nontraditional hours as needed.
- Valid driver’s license and eligibility for Tribal vehicle insurance; maintain required clearance throughout employment.
- Must obtain First Aid and CPR training within 90 days of employment.
- Must complete HIV/AIDS and blood-borne pathogen training within 90 days of employment.
- Must provide verification of a TB test or X-ray with negative results prior to employment.
- Subject to applicable background clearances, which must be maintained throughout employment.
- If the position is safety sensitive, subject to pre-employment drug testing and reasonable-suspicion and post-accident drug testing.
- Tribal Member and Indian preference applies; preference is also given to honorably discharged veterans who are minimally qualified.
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.
- Experience working in Tribal or rural communities, behavioral health, substance use prevention, youth programming, grant management, public health, education, or community outreach.
- Relevant training, lived or community experience, prevention experience, or Tribal/community service.
Responsibilities
- Support the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of culturally responsive prevention programs.
- Provide education, outreach, prevention activities, and community-based programming.
- Collaborate with Tribal programs, schools, community organizations, healthcare providers, elders, youth, families, and other community partners.
- Coordinate prevention programs and activities with the Behavioral Health Program and other Tribal Health Programs.
- Maintain professional relationships 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.
- Support community education, chemical dependency prevention initiatives, presentations, and training for staff and program participants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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