Collaboration Prevention Specialist

Job Description:

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.
 

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Time Type:

Full time

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

·         Health & Wellness

o    Medical Coverage

o    Dental Coverage

o    Vision Coverage

o    Flexible Spending Account

o    Health Savings Account

o    Short Term Disability

o    Long Term Disability - Company Paid

o    Wellness Programs - Company Paid

·         Financial Wellbeing

o    Competitive Compensation Packages

o    Life Insurance - Company Paid

o    Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid

o    403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching

o    Retirement and Financial Planning Services

o    Employee Discounts including Dell Computers, Verizon Wireless, Liberty Mutual, Costco, and Enterprise Rent-a-Car

o    Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

·         Career Development and Growth

o    At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education

o    Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us

o    Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders

o    Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence teach provide staff with industry best practices and processes

·         Work Life Balance

o    Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (Paid Holidays)

o    Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance

o    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

Seven Counties Services is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.