Community Prevention Leader - Mental Health & Substances

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

Retirement savings plan

Holidays and fringe benefits

Job summary

BHcare seeks a Prevention Specialist to join the Alliance for Prevention & Wellness (APW) team in Connecticut. The role focuses on RSAB program activities, substance misuse prevention, mental health promotion, and coalition building within 34 South Central CT municipalities.

Responsibilities include needs assessment, data collection, partnerships with local stakeholders, and delivering trainings. Bachelor’s degree required; CPS credential encouraged; evening/weekend availability may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate degree with relevant prevention or community organizing experience
• Experience or interest in substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison to 34 municipalities in South Central CT; coordinate assessment, capacity building, planning, and implementation of regional workplan
• Build and maintain partnerships with state, regional, and local stakeholders
• Deliver engaging educational presentations, trainings, and prevention programming
• Support coalition development and facilitate community collaboration
• Develop and implement evidence-based prevention initiatives
• Collect, manage, and analyze data and prepare grant reports
• Participate in meetings with community partners and prevention stakeholders
• Leverage social media and technology to support prevention efforts
• Ensure compliance with grant and contract requirements

Skills

Community engagement

Public speaking

Collaboration

Data collection

Prevention programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field

Job description

BHcare seeks a Prevention Specialist to join the Alliance for Prevention & Wellness (APW) team in Connecticut. The role focuses on RSAB program activities, substance misuse prevention, mental health promotion, and coalition building within 34 South Central CT municipalities.

Responsibilities include needs assessment, data collection, partnerships with local stakeholders, and delivering trainings. Bachelor’s degree required; CPS credential encouraged; evening/weekend availability may be needed.