Prevention Project Specialist (Gambling)

Burrell, Inc.; Kirksville, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 PTO days

HRSA loan repayment eligibility

Health, dental, vision, retirement, &1

401(k) with up to 5% match

Company-paid basic life insurance

Emergency Medical Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health & Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Centerstone is seeking a Prevention Project Specialist to lead gambling prevention efforts across North Missouri communities. You will empower coalitions, educators, and local leaders through education, strategic planning, and technical assistance to promote healthy decision making and community well-being.

The role involves serving as a subject matter expert in gambling prevention, collaborating with stakeholders, and guiding program planning, evaluation, and reporting to meet contract

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Bachelor's with 1 year of relevant experience in social services, public health, or community-based organization.
• Must complete gambling prevention credentials and training within required timeframes.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned geographic area for meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Lead community coalitions and provider partners in gambling prevention efforts.
• Deliver trainings and technical assistance to build local prevention capacity.
• Conduct needs assessments and help develop strategic work plans.
• Prepare reports and assist with contract compliance and data submissions.
• Engage in statewide prevention networks and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Public speaking

Data analysis

Project management

Relationship building

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree + 1 year experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description: Prevention Project Specialist (Gambling) Centerstone Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Kirksville, MO

Centerstone is seeking a passionate and community-focused Prevention Project Specialist to help prevent gambling-related harm across North Missouri communities. In this role, you will empower local coalitions, community leaders, organizations, and residents through education, strategic planning, technical assistance, and prevention initiatives that promote healthy decision-making and strengthen community well-being. This position offers the opportunity to serve as a subject matter expert in gambling prevention while collaborating with community stakeholders to develop sustainable strategies that create lasting positive change.

Position Perks & Benefits

• 29 Days of PTO
• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (eligibility requirements apply)
• Comprehensive employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Competitive 401(k) 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
• Mileage Reimbursement (if applicable)

What You'll Do

• Community Leadership & Coalition Support: Serve as the primary contact for community coalitions, task forces, organizations, and community members seeking gambling prevention resources and support. Provide leadership, coaching, and consultation to community coalitions focused on gambling prevention efforts. Assist coalitions with strategic planning, program development, grant applications, and community engagement initiatives. Build and maintain strong partnerships with community stakeholders, schools, agencies, and local leaders.
• Prevention Programming & Technical Assistance: Educate communities on gambling prevention best practices, resources, policies, and evidence-based strategies. Deliver training, technical assistance, and consultation to enhance local prevention capacity. Respond to requests for prevention services and information across the assigned geographic region. Connect communities with prevention resources and support services as available.
• Planning, Evaluation & Data Management: Conduct annual community needs assessments and coalition assessments to identify priorities and opportunities. Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic work plans. Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support prevention initiatives and community presentations. Monitor program outcomes and recommend improvements to strengthen prevention efforts.
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare annual reports, quarterly reports, and other contract-required documentation. Complete monthly billing percentage reports and Minimum Data Set (MDS) submissions. Assist with quality improvement activities and program evaluation efforts. Ensure compliance with contract requirements, grant expectations, and organizational standards.
• Professional Development: Participate in statewide prevention networks, conferences, trainings, and professional development opportunities. Stay current on emerging trends, research, and best practices related to gambling prevention. Support Centerstone's mission, values, and strategic objectives.

What You Bring

• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strong ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills. Ability to build partnerships and collaborate effectively with diverse community stakeholders.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and presenting data to support community initiatives.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to write reports, develop strategic plans, and communicate complex information clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other technology tools used for reporting and presentations.
• Commitment to community engagement, public health, and prevention-based approaches.

Qualifications

• One of the following is required: Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; OR Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one (1) year of professional experience in a social service, behavioral health, public health, education, or community-based organization.
• Additional Requirements: Obtain any required gambling prevention credential(s) within six (6) months of hire, if applicable. Complete required gambling prevention and related prevention training within nine (9) months of hire, as required by contract or program standards. Ability to travel throughout the assigned geographic area to attend meetings, trainings, and community events.

Why Join Centerstone?

At Centerstone, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping communities build awareness, strengthen prevention efforts, and reduce gambling-related harm. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. If you're passionate about prevention, community engagement, and creating positive change, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Perks & Benefits (Second)

• 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 Snapshot

• 200 locations
• 4 states
• 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates
• 5k+ employees

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

About Brightli

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 use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care. Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.