Prevention Programs Field Representative

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prevention Programs Field Representative is based in Oklahoma City within the ODMHSAS Prevention Division. The role collaborates with community-based organizations to plan, develop and deliver prevention services, and to monitor and support program compliance with evidence-based strategies.

The position requires a Master's degree and 3 years of professional experience in social work or related fields, with preference for candidates having experience in behavioral health prevention and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, sociology, human relations, psychology, public health, public administration, education, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support community-based prevention programs.
• Provide and link with technical assistance and training.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with ODMHSAS standards and evidence-based strategies.
• Collaborate with community coalitions, law enforcement, and community-serving organizations.

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Prevention Programs Field Representative

Agency: 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization: DMHSAS-Central Administration

Job Posting End Date: Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Compensation: $51,250.00yr / $24.639423hr

Job Description

Overview

The individual selected for this position will work in the Prevention Division of Central Office located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). Under general supervision, the individual will work with community-based substance use prevention programs, specifically community-based organizations, and others. This position works with partners to plan and develop needed prevention services, provides and/or links with technical assistance and training, and monitors existing programs. Assures compliance with ODMHSAS standards, evidence-based strategy requirements, and other applicable governing/codified standards in managing and delivering prevention services.

Job Type:

Job Type: Full-time, one vacancy

Application Period: 08/26/26-09/09/26

Salary: $51,250.00

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work, sociology, human relations, psychology, public health, public administration, education, or a related field.


• 4 years of professional experience in the behavioral health field, with two years of substance abuse prevention or other related prevention or public health experience.


• Knowledge of and experience working with communities, community coalitions, law enforcement, and community-serving organizations.


• Preference may be given to applications who are a Certified Prevention Specialist.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree and three years of professional experience in social work, child support, adult protective services, child welfare, early childhood development and education, guidance and counseling, nursing, intellectual disability, probation and parole, public administration, community-based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, juvenile justice, rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation or vocational rehabilitation,


• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of additional qualifying experience for each year of the required education.

Special Requirements:

Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position.

Benefits:

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums.


• Comprehensive health insurance options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.


• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.


• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.


• Retirement savings with employer matching.


• Longevity bonuses and CEU training opportunities.

Mission:

Dedicated to Excellence in Behavioral Health Services.

Vision:

Oklahoma sets the standard for behavioral health systems that provide transformative, agile, and quality care.

ICARE Values:

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.