Community Health & Prevention Specialist

BHcare; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Company-observed holidays

Retirement savings plan

Fringe benefits

Job summary

BHcare is seeking a dedicated Public Health/Prevention professional to build community partnerships, coordinate regional workplans, and implement evidence-based prevention initiatives across Connecticut. The role requires strong communication, collaboration with stakeholders, and a CPS credential or willingness to obtain it.

The position emphasizes coalition facilitation, outreach, and data-driven planning to improve youth health, mental health, and substance misuse outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or Health Sciences.
• Experience or strong interest in substance misuse prevention, mental health promotion, community engagement, or public health initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentations.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse community partners and stakeholders.
• Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) or willingness to obtain certification.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain community partnerships and coordinate assessment, capacity building, planning, and the regional workplan.
• Facilitate coalition and prevention activities and use data to guide strategies.
• Deliver engaging educational presentations, trainings, and prevention programming.
• Support coalition development and community collaboration efforts.
• Develop and implement evidence-based prevention initiatives addressing substance misuse and mental health.
• Use the Strategic Prevention Framework to guide planning and evaluation.
• Collect, manage, and analyze data and prepare grant reports.
• Participate in local, regional, and statewide meetings with partners.
• Leverage social media and technology to support prevention and health promotion.
• Ensure compliance with grant and contract requirements and program objectives.

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Community engagement

Partnership building

Public health knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health

Associate degree with relevant prevention experience

Job description

BHcare is seeking a dedicated Public Health/Prevention professional to build community partnerships, coordinate regional workplans, and implement evidence-based prevention initiatives across Connecticut. The role requires strong communication, collaboration with stakeholders, and a CPS credential or willingness to obtain it.

The position emphasizes coalition facilitation, outreach, and data-driven planning to improve youth health, mental health, and substance misuse outcomes.