Program Specialist

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Program Specialist implements alcohol awareness and substance use prevention programs in Arizona schools and communities. The role delivers presentations to teens and other audiences, provides educational outreach to licensed liquor establishments, and represents the organization at community events. It is highly field-based and requires frequent travel throughout Arizona, occasional overnight stays, and occasional evening or weekend work. The position is grant-funded and contingent upon continued funding from the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (SABG).

Requirements

• Possess an Arizona driver's license.
• Knowledge of public health and prevention science, including the socio-ecological model and universal, selective, and indicated prevention strategies.
• Knowledge of biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to alcohol misuse and addiction.
• Knowledge of the short- and long-term effects of alcohol on the body and mind.
• Strong communication and public-speaking skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and engagingly to diverse audiences and adapt messages to different groups.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with people and communities from diverse backgrounds, including understanding cultural factors that influence alcohol use.
• Ability to identify community needs and barriers to prevention and develop creative, evidence-based solutions.
• Ability to deliver presentations to diverse groups and network to identify potential audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Prior experience in prevention, social services, or teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver presentations to teens in schools and community settings about the dangers of underage drinking and substance use.
• Educate staff on preventing underage drinking, ensuring patron safety, and addressing over-service concerns.
• Implement community outreach strategies intended to influence local policies and practices.
• Participate in community events to discuss responsible alcohol service and promote substance use prevention awareness.
• Collect data to inform programs and demonstrate their impact.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, including schools, law enforcement, local health departments, and community organizations.
• Identify new schools, law enforcement agencies, and community groups for future presentations.

Benefits

• Sick leave.
• Vacation and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Up to 12 weeks per year of paid parental leave for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan through the Arizona State Retirement System.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.
• Optional full-time or part-time remote work schedule, subject to management approval and discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed