Prevention Specialist: Build Safer Communities & Coalitions

Burrell Behavioral Health; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Paid time off

Training and career development

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is seeking a Prevention Specialist to lead substance use prevention efforts with local coalitions. You will provide technical assistance, develop strategies, and help implement programs that improve community health.

Strong collaboration and organizational skills are essential for this role. The position emphasizes training, needs assessments, reporting, and active involvement in education campaigns.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, public health, education, psychology, or related field.
• Bachelor's in the above fields with at least 1 year social service experience.
• MSAPA credential within 6 months of hire and SAPST within 9 months.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with community coalitions to develop prevention strategies.
• Provide technical assistance and training resources to coalitions.
• Create and update needs assessments and strategic work plans.
• Coordinate prevention training and resource networks.
• Prepare monthly progress, billing, and data reports.
• Support community education campaigns and prevention initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree with 1 year experience

Associate's Degree with 2 years experience

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is seeking a Prevention Specialist to lead substance use prevention efforts with local coalitions. You will provide technical assistance, develop strategies, and help implement programs that improve community health.

Strong collaboration and organizational skills are essential for this role. The position emphasizes training, needs assessments, reporting, and active involvement in education campaigns.