Prevention System Manager

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Prevention System Manager (PSM) is responsible for contract monitoring and compliance with State and Federal contracts and related documentation. The PSM provides culturally appropriate and sensitive technical assistance and training that disseminates the latest substance use disorder prevention science research for service providers, community-based organizations, and coalitions. The PSM implements statewide evidence-based prevention initiatives based on comprehensive knowledge of effective policies, planning processes, program facilitation, and evaluation through a minimum of one statewide project. This position is located in Olympia, Washington and may be eligible for Hybrid working arrangements. This is a full-time (100% FTE), temporary position expected to end on June 30, 2027, with renewal dependent on need and funding. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to area of specialization; Public Policy and Administration, Prevention Science, Public Health, Community Health Education, Health and Human Services, Social Sciences, Communications.
• Three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Applicable professional experience is in the public health/social services fields, behavioral health, substance use disorder prevention or mental health promotion and related fields; contract management, project management, managing workforce development, communications, implementing educational training programs, community engagement, technical assistance, grants management, or other comparable experience.
• Current certification as a Certified Prevention Professional in Washington State or equivalent standing as recognized by a national accreditation body, or a plan to receive the Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Three years experience in substance abuse prevention/ health education programming and/or community-based prevention strategies.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with ethnic and other minority communities.
• Experience with negotiating and managing performance-based contracts.
• Possess a demonstrated knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, requirements, and procedures regarding state and Federal revenue sources, and contract procurement, negotiation, and management.
• Knowledge of agency and division policies, procedures, and guidelines governing contract procurement, negotiation, and management.
• Knowledge of state RCWs, agency policies, and the laws and regulations of Federal, tribal, and local governments regarding substance abuse, specifically the Centennial Accord and the agency Administrative Policy 7.01.
• Knowledge of requirements and conditions that apply to providing contract monitoring and technical assistance services to community providers and tribal government, as demonstrated by completion of the HCA Government to Government training and experience working within a Government to Government relationship.
• Successful completion of the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) or Washington Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (WA-SAPST).

Responsibilities

• Contract monitoring and compliance with State and Federal contracts and related documentation.
• Provide culturally appropriate and sensitive technical assistance and training that disseminates the latest substance use disorder prevention science research for service providers, community-based organizations, and coalitions.
• Implement statewide evidence-based prevention initiatives based on comprehensive knowledge of effective policies, planning processes, program facilitation, and evaluation through a minimum of one statewide project.
• Extensive travel statewide.
• Work non-standard work hours.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development
• Employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

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