Location: Kirksville, MO
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday - Friday
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.
Position Perks & Benefits:
29 Days of PTO
Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment*eligibility requirements
Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
Company-paid basic life insurance
Emergency Medical Leave Program
Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
Health & Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
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 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.
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.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Brightli is the one of the largest behavioral health and addiction treatment providers in the U.S. We operate as the parent company of Burrell Behavioral Health, Preferred Family Healthcare, Brightli Foundation, Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health, Adult & Child Health, Comprehensive Mental Health Serivces, and Places for People (effective 7/1/24). Bringing these organizations together under one parent company is a groundbreaking solution to the healthcare needs of the communities we serve. Working under the parent company model allows us to share resources, increase access to care, and, ultimately, save more lives.
