Community Based Prevention Specialist

• The Community-Based Prevention Specialist will plan, coordinate and implement prevention services
• including evidence based/informed programming to local colleges, agencies and community members
• throughout Centennial’s 10 county catchment area. Prevention activities will include facilitations of trainings
• and workshops, community need assessments, and outreach to various populations to ensure referral
• pathways for behavioral health services.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish ongoing collaborative relationships with local colleges, agencies and community members
• to establish and meet the needs of prevention services throughout Centennial’s 10 county catchment
• area.
• Work in conjunction with the Prevention Team to coordinate prevention efforts including need
• assessments, resource development, trainings and workshops in the communities.
• Serve as primary provider for evidence based curriculum delivery within communities.
• Provide information and connection to community resources and public benefits.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous skill development to competently serve communities with
• diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Provide information and connection to community resources and public benefits.
• Refer community members for ongoing behavioral health services when necessary.
• Maintain timely records and data collection for measuring goals and outcomes of the program and
• services.
• Attend trainings, workshops, conferences and meetings that will further the ability to consult in the
• community setting.
• Frequently travel to various communities within Centennial’s 10 county catchment area. Non-
• traditional working hours may be required to meet the needs of these communities.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Certified Addictions Specialist, Bachelor’s Degree in related field, or Certified Prevention Specialist II
• preferred but not required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Experience in working with diverse communities and agencies in a rural region.
• Knowledge and skill sets directly related to prevention, intervention and referral for treatment of
• individuals.
• Experience in public speaking and providing trainings/presentations.
• Adjusts flexibly to new situations encountered on a daily basis and has the ability to learn new duties
• quickly.
• Maintains a constructive working relationship between and among employees at all levels of the
• organization.
• Works effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
• Works professionally with others, both inside and outside of the organization.
• Manages various tasks and duties.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may be required.
• Ability to travel within the Center’s service area or to other locations as needed.
• Knowledge of basic computer literacy such as e-mail communication and word processing.