Prevention Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title: Prevention Specialist
Location: Kirksville, MO
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday - Friday

Job Summary:

Elevate your career by joining our dynamic Recovery Services team as a Prevention Specialist. In this vital role, you'll serve as the primary source for technical assistance related to substance use prevention for community coalitions, facilitating the development of coalitions capable of making impactful changes in substance use patterns within their communities.

As a Prevention Specialist, you'll act as the point of contact for community-based coalitions, offering technical assistance and resources that enhance their capacity to prevent substance use. Your collaboration and effective communication will ensure that requests for prevention services are met, contributing to the overall wellbeing and resilience of our communities.

The Prevention Specialist position offers...

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost.
• Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay.
• Premier Training - Encompassing initial immersive onboarding, continuous skill enhancement, comprehensive curricula, and a supportive learning atmosphere.
• Professional Growth Pathways - Abundant prospects for upward mobility and advancement, fostered by a promotion-from-within philosophy.
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the point of contact for members of community-based coalitions, teams, and task forces in the assigned geographic area.
• Provide information to coalitions about substance use prevention programs and resources.
• Offer technical assistance and training resources to enhance the coalitions’ ability to prevent substance use.
• Respond to requests for prevention services and information throughout the counties within the geographic area.
• Assist with the creation of a yearly community needs assessment for the contract award area and coalition needs assessments.
• Contribute to the development and updating of the draft and final Strategic Work Plan.
• Assist with planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Strategic Work Plan strategies.
• Participate in the Statewide Prevention Training and Resource Network.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress and billing reports to the C2000 Prevention Coordinator.
• Participate in the development of Quality Improvement Indicators and quarterly reports.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, public health, education, psychology, community development, public administration or a closely related field; OR
• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and at least one (1) year of professional experience in a social service agency; OR
• Graduate from an accredited college with an Associate's Degree in a relevant field and at least two (2) years of professional experience in a social service agency.
• For 75% FTE Staff: Obtain the Missouri Substance Abuse Prevention Associate (MSAPA) credential within six (6) months of hire and attend the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) within nine (9) months of hire.

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

This is a sedentary work position, involving sitting most of the time but may require walking or standing for brief periods. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull objects. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shifts.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.