Prevention Specialist - North Davis CTC. (Part-time)
Davis Behavioral Health, Inc., Clearfield, Utah, us, 84016
Job Description
Davis Behavioral Health, Inc. (DBH) is actively recruiting for a part-time Prevention Specialist for the North Davis CTC (Clinton, Clearfield, Syracuse, Sunset, West Point) to join the Prevention Education team. The overarching goal of this position is to collaborate with colleagues and community partners to prevent youth substance use and mental health concerns in Davis County through a variety of programs and strategies. To help achieve this goal, the Prevention Specialist, among other responsibilities, will be assigned to support a community coalition through an evidence-based prevention framework.
The Prevention Specialist will collaborate to develop and implement strategies that will lead to long-term involvement of community institutions, organizations and individuals in health promotion, assessment, and evaluation activities. The successful candidate will also be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating activities associated with guiding a community coalition including: general oversight for coalition activities and associated projects; grant development, submission, and management; state and national reporting; and assistance to local partnerships that focus on substance use prevention.
This position is
funded by the DFC grant
Essential Job Functions This position is part-time and will work 29.5 hours per week. Time spent on the job responsibilities will be scaled back to fit within these hours. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following
Support the mission of DBH by providing prevention science education to key stakeholders and community members.
Work as a team to develop, implement, assess, and report on strategies to meet program goals.
Continually broaden expertise in the area of substance use prevention.
Conduct literature/resource reviews to identify best practices for coordinating a community coalition.
Coordinate, facilitate, and support a community coalition which includes educating members on prevention science, and communicating effectively with members to promote collaboration, negotiation, and problem solving.
Intentionally build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders such as policy makers, city leaders, police departments, religious leaders, business owners, and educators.
Collaborate with the Diversity Coordinator to recruit and maintain a diverse coalition membership which represents and serves the needs of all community members.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct educational and training activities, which includes developing trainings, reference materials, and workshops for coalition and community members.
Develop a comprehensive substance use prevention strategic plan, which includes:
Conduct a needs assessment
Collect, manage, and analyze community health indicators data
Identify and prioritize substance use problems
Raise stakeholder awareness
Mobilize community partnerships
Conduct planning activities
Direct coalition in developing health policies related to substance use prevention
Continuously evaluate and update the coalition's strategic plan and effectiveness.
Write, manage, and report on federal, state, and local grant funding, and be aware of other potential funding sources.
Develop and implement data collection methods, tools, and evaluation measures for coalition activities and associated projects, in conjunction with coalition members.
Document and report on findings and progress of programs and activities to DBH, other funding agencies, and coalition members.
Classification This position is classified as part-time, non-exempt.
Schedule & Location Schedule
The position is 29.5 hours per week during regular business hours and will be required to work some evenings and weekends, as needed. Some remote work may be allowed. There will be periodic travel required.
Location
This position works both in an office setting and in the community. DBH office hour work will be completed at the Main Street Clinic located at 934 South Main Street in Layton, Utah.
Compensation The starting pay for this position is based on related experience, education, and certification as defined below:
Prevention Specialist I - $21.00 per hour
Bachelor's degree with less than 1 year of related experience OR
No degree with less than 5 years of related experience
Prevention Specialist II - $24.04 per hour
Master's degree with less than 1 year of related experience OR
Bachelor's degree with more than 1 year of related experience OR
No degree with more than 5 years of related experience.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in public health or related field such as health education, administration, policy/planning, or community/organizational psychology required.
Experience
REQUIRED Experience
2+ years of experience with health education programs in a community setting.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Master's degree or 2+ years of appropriate experience in coordinating a community-based public health organization or health education program in a community setting preferred
Skills/Abilities
Proven ability to work independently
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong team player and collaborator
Efficient problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, desktop publishing, and general computer skills
Ability to work well with people of all ages and backgrounds
Must be willing to complete a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen
Valid Utah Driver's License in good standing
Must have own transportation
Preferred Skills
Experience working with community coalitions
Experience with grant writing and budget management
Public relations or marketing skills
Knowledge of the research process
Bilingual in English and Spanish
The selected candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening. DBH will not hire individuals currently using illegal drugs or abusing alcohol; therefore, making employment at DBH conditional upon successfully passing pre-employment drug screening by providing a valid sample. Candidates who are offered employment are required to report for a drug screen at an Intermountain WorkMed location within 24 hours of being requested to do so by the DBH Human Resources Department.
Davis Behavioral Health works with Federal grants and must comply with the Federal drug laws, including no use of medical marijuana.
Preference will also be given to candidates who are bilingual English/Spanish.
Benefits The part-time positions at DBH are not eligible to participate in the agency's benefits program.
All employees at DBH are eligible to utilize the agency's robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Intermountain LiVe Well.
DBH is an equal opportunity employer.
DBH Criminal Background Check & Drug Screening Disclaimer
Davis Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace and requires all employees to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening. DBH will not hire individuals currently using illegal drugs or abusing alcohol; therefore, making employment at DBH conditional upon successfully passing pre-employment drug screening by providing a valid sample. Candidates who are offered employment are required to report for a drug screen at an Intermountain WorkMed location within 24 hours of being requested to do so by the DBH Human Resources Department.
Davis Behavioral Health works with Federal grants and must comply with the Federal drug laws, including no use of medical marijuana.
Further, all employees at DBH must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check as part of DBH's licensing agreement with the State of Utah. Failure to pass either screening will result in the termination of any job offer submitted and/or employment for any individual who has started employment while the criminal background screening is in process. Pending and/or open charges will likely impact a candidate's ability to pass the pre-employment criminal background screening.
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The Prevention Specialist will collaborate to develop and implement strategies that will lead to long-term involvement of community institutions, organizations and individuals in health promotion, assessment, and evaluation activities. The successful candidate will also be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating activities associated with guiding a community coalition including: general oversight for coalition activities and associated projects; grant development, submission, and management; state and national reporting; and assistance to local partnerships that focus on substance use prevention.
This position is
funded by the DFC grant
Essential Job Functions This position is part-time and will work 29.5 hours per week. Time spent on the job responsibilities will be scaled back to fit within these hours. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following
Support the mission of DBH by providing prevention science education to key stakeholders and community members.
Work as a team to develop, implement, assess, and report on strategies to meet program goals.
Continually broaden expertise in the area of substance use prevention.
Conduct literature/resource reviews to identify best practices for coordinating a community coalition.
Coordinate, facilitate, and support a community coalition which includes educating members on prevention science, and communicating effectively with members to promote collaboration, negotiation, and problem solving.
Intentionally build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders such as policy makers, city leaders, police departments, religious leaders, business owners, and educators.
Collaborate with the Diversity Coordinator to recruit and maintain a diverse coalition membership which represents and serves the needs of all community members.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct educational and training activities, which includes developing trainings, reference materials, and workshops for coalition and community members.
Develop a comprehensive substance use prevention strategic plan, which includes:
Conduct a needs assessment
Collect, manage, and analyze community health indicators data
Identify and prioritize substance use problems
Raise stakeholder awareness
Mobilize community partnerships
Conduct planning activities
Direct coalition in developing health policies related to substance use prevention
Continuously evaluate and update the coalition's strategic plan and effectiveness.
Write, manage, and report on federal, state, and local grant funding, and be aware of other potential funding sources.
Develop and implement data collection methods, tools, and evaluation measures for coalition activities and associated projects, in conjunction with coalition members.
Document and report on findings and progress of programs and activities to DBH, other funding agencies, and coalition members.
Classification This position is classified as part-time, non-exempt.
Schedule & Location Schedule
The position is 29.5 hours per week during regular business hours and will be required to work some evenings and weekends, as needed. Some remote work may be allowed. There will be periodic travel required.
Location
This position works both in an office setting and in the community. DBH office hour work will be completed at the Main Street Clinic located at 934 South Main Street in Layton, Utah.
Compensation The starting pay for this position is based on related experience, education, and certification as defined below:
Prevention Specialist I - $21.00 per hour
Bachelor's degree with less than 1 year of related experience OR
No degree with less than 5 years of related experience
Prevention Specialist II - $24.04 per hour
Master's degree with less than 1 year of related experience OR
Bachelor's degree with more than 1 year of related experience OR
No degree with more than 5 years of related experience.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in public health or related field such as health education, administration, policy/planning, or community/organizational psychology required.
Experience
REQUIRED Experience
2+ years of experience with health education programs in a community setting.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Master's degree or 2+ years of appropriate experience in coordinating a community-based public health organization or health education program in a community setting preferred
Skills/Abilities
Proven ability to work independently
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong team player and collaborator
Efficient problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, desktop publishing, and general computer skills
Ability to work well with people of all ages and backgrounds
Must be willing to complete a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen
Valid Utah Driver's License in good standing
Must have own transportation
Preferred Skills
Experience working with community coalitions
Experience with grant writing and budget management
Public relations or marketing skills
Knowledge of the research process
Bilingual in English and Spanish
The selected candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening. DBH will not hire individuals currently using illegal drugs or abusing alcohol; therefore, making employment at DBH conditional upon successfully passing pre-employment drug screening by providing a valid sample. Candidates who are offered employment are required to report for a drug screen at an Intermountain WorkMed location within 24 hours of being requested to do so by the DBH Human Resources Department.
Davis Behavioral Health works with Federal grants and must comply with the Federal drug laws, including no use of medical marijuana.
Preference will also be given to candidates who are bilingual English/Spanish.
Benefits The part-time positions at DBH are not eligible to participate in the agency's benefits program.
All employees at DBH are eligible to utilize the agency's robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Intermountain LiVe Well.
DBH is an equal opportunity employer.
DBH Criminal Background Check & Drug Screening Disclaimer
Davis Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace and requires all employees to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening. DBH will not hire individuals currently using illegal drugs or abusing alcohol; therefore, making employment at DBH conditional upon successfully passing pre-employment drug screening by providing a valid sample. Candidates who are offered employment are required to report for a drug screen at an Intermountain WorkMed location within 24 hours of being requested to do so by the DBH Human Resources Department.
Davis Behavioral Health works with Federal grants and must comply with the Federal drug laws, including no use of medical marijuana.
Further, all employees at DBH must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check as part of DBH's licensing agreement with the State of Utah. Failure to pass either screening will result in the termination of any job offer submitted and/or employment for any individual who has started employment while the criminal background screening is in process. Pending and/or open charges will likely impact a candidate's ability to pass the pre-employment criminal background screening.
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