Prevention System Manager

Washington State University•Olympia, WA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Prevention System Manager (PSM) works in the Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Section at the Health Care Authority. The role supports safe and healthy communities across Washington by helping delay and reduce the onset of youth substance use and misuse. Washington State is described as a national leader in delivering evidence-based primary prevention services to youth, individuals, and families. The PSM provides culturally appropriate technical assistance and monitors contracts for prevention programs and strategies implemented by contractors statewide. The position engages with state workgroups, partnerships, and experts in substance use disorder prevention and mental health promotion, and leads at least one key project or initiative with statewide impact. The position is based in Olympia, Washington, and requires extensive statewide travel. It may be eligible for hybrid work and telework, but on-site reporting is required as business needs dictate. This is a full-time, temporary position expected to end June 30, 2027; extension depends on need and/or funding. The role is a 12-month position, and overtime eligibility depends on final salary placement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the area of specialization and three years of experience directly related to the specialty area; relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Current certification as a Certified Prevention Professional in Washington State, equivalent standing recognized by a national accreditation body, or a plan to obtain certification within six months of hire.
Three years of experience in substance abuse prevention, health education programming, and/or community-based prevention strategies.
Ability to work non-standard hours.
Extensive statewide travel is required.
Must have, or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet applicable WSU and departmental driving standards.

Nice To Haves

Grant writing and grant management experience.
Experience in contract management, communications, and social marketing practices.
Five years of successful experience developing and managing prevention programs.
Experience monitoring complex programs for compliance.
Ability to design effective work processes to fulfill program goals and objectives.
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST).

Responsibilities

Provide culturally appropriate technical assistance to contractors implementing prevention programs and strategies statewide.
Monitor contracts for prevention programs and strategies implemented by contractors statewide.
Engage with state workgroups, key partnerships, and experts in substance use disorder prevention and mental health promotion.
Lead at least one key project or initiative with statewide impact on communities.
Travel statewide to meet with clients or partners, conduct business, or attend or provide training and conferences.