Collaboration Prevention Specialist

Job Description:

This position is open to candidates located in Kentucky and surrounding counties in Southern Indian within the Louisville Metro area.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1.    Conducting a survey of coalitions and other organizations providing prevention services focused on substance use and related consequences;
2.    Conducting a survey of technical assistance needs of coalitions and other organizations providing prevention services focused on substance use and related consequences;  
3.    Supporting the implementation of a network analysis at the community level to determine key stakeholders who broker engagement at the community level for substance use prevention and related consequences; 
4.    Planning, coordinating, and implementing a statewide expansion of a current or newly conceived substance use prevention project;
5.    Planning, coordinating, and implementing delivery of training of coalitions and other prevention-service providing coalitions and organizations focused on substance use and related consequences;  
6.    Providing technical assistance to prevention-service providing coalitions and other organizations on the best practice of collaboration for sustainability of efforts; 
7.    Working collaboratively with other staff members of Prevention
8.    Providing support to RPCs to ensure alignment of collaboration efforts with needs-assessment driven work plan.
9.    Developing and implementing region-wide strategies that promote community collaboration;
10.    Encouraging partnerships between RPCs and prevention service delivering coalitions and agencies;
11.    Supporting collection of community-level needs assessment data through evaluation activities such as focus groups, interviews, and environmental scans;
12.    Entering all service data into the Prevention Data System; and
13.    Supporting other RPC staff as needed to integrate new partnerships into prevention activities;
14.    Working collaboratively with other collaboration prevention specialists across the state to leverage resources; and
15.    Working collaboratively with other members of the statewide SOR team to leverage resources
 

EDUCATION

•    Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field (e.g., Addiction, Behavioral Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Public Health, Sociology, Education). Master’s degree in prevention-related field preferred.
•    Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable means of transportation for job-related use required 
•    Ability to apply for a Certified Prevention Specialist certification within two years of hire
    
EXPERIENCE

•    Two years of experience working in a human services field
•    Knowledge of chemical dependency and prevention issues, including early detection strategies.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

•    Position requires lifting 20 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to 10 pounds. 
•    Moderate-to-heavy travel with exposure to weather elements and potential travel hazards.  
•    Employment may require performing tasks on an unplanned or occasional basis that involve exposure to blood or body fluids or tissue.
•    Reliable transportation for frequent regional travel.
 

Time Type:

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability - Company Paid

• Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services

• Career Development and Growth
  • Tuition Assistance Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
  • At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
  • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us
  • Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
  • Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

• Work Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)
  • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being