Prevention Specialist- SOR

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

BHcare in Connecticut is seeking a Prevention Specialist to join the Alliance for Prevention & Wellness (APW) with a focus on overdose response. The role emphasizes substance misuse prevention, mental health promotion, coalition building, and delivering evidence-based programming.

You will engage communities, coordinate trainings, build partnerships with state and local stakeholders, and ensure grant compliance while collecting and reporting data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in a related field with prevention experience, or equivalent.
• Experience in substance misuse prevention, mental health promotion, or public health initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication; public speaking and presentations encouraged.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse partners and stakeholders.
• Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with community assessments and needs analyses.
• Coordinate trainings, outreach, and partner engagement.
• Implement evidence-informed prevention strategies (overdose prevention, naloxone education, etc.).
• Strengthen community capacity through collaboration with partners and coalitions.
• Provide technical assistance to grantees and recruit Recovery Friendly Workplaces.

Skills

Public health

Coalition building

Training delivery

Data collection

Public speaking

Grant reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health

Associate degree with relevant prevention experience

Tools

Grant reporting systems

Job description

At BHcare, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, safe, and fulfilling life. Every day, our teams provide compassionate care and support to individuals and families throughout Connecticut through behavioral health, substance use, domestic violence, housing, and community-based services.We are seeking a passionate Prevention Specialist to join our Alliance for Prevention & Wellness (APW) team with focus on our State Overdose Response. This role is ideal for a community-focused professional who is passionate about substance misuse prevention, mental health promotion, coalition building, and creating lasting positive change through evidence-based prevention strategiesCandidates must reside in Connecticut to be eligible for this position.What You Will Do:This position will assist with community assessments, training coordination, outreach, partner engagement, and implementation of evidence-informed strategies such as overdose prevention, naloxone education, QPR/Talk Saves Lives, safe storage/disposal messaging, and drug take-back promotion. This role also helps strengthen community capacity through collaboration with local partners, technical assistance to grantees or coalitions, and recruits and on-boards Recovery Friendly Workplaces that reduce stigma and promote wellness. Conduct community needs assessments and identify prevention priorities.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 efforts.Develop and implement evidence-based prevention initiatives that address substance misuse and mental health concerns.Utilize the Strategic Prevention Framework to guide planning, implementation, and evaluation activities.Collect, manage, and analyze data, including entering activities into reporting systems and preparing grant reports.Participate in local, regional, and statewide meetings with community partners and prevention stakeholders.Leverage social media and technology to support prevention and health promotion efforts.Ensure compliance with grant and contract requirements and support achievement of program objectives.What You Will Bring:Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, Health Sciences, Education, Counseling, or a related field; or an Associate's degree with relevant prevention, community organizing, behavioral health, or military experience may be substituted.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 presentation experience.Ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse community partners and stakeholders.Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) credential or willingness to obtain certificationAbility to work occasional evenings and weekendsWhy Work at BHcare?Meaningful work that improves community health and wellness.Opportunity to collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, municipalities, and community organizations.Professional development and training opportunities.Supportive, mission-driven team culture.The ability to make a measurable impact on communities throughout South Central Connecticut.What We OfferThe anticipated salary range for this position is $58,000-$65,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined based on a variety of factors including relevant skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, and internal equity considerations.BHcare offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, company-observed holidays, a retirement savings plan, and other fringe benefits. Benefit eligibility may vary based on position, schedule, and applicable plan or policy requirements.Join Our TeamIf you are passionate about prevention, community engagement, and helping build healthier, more resilient communities, we encourage you to apply and join the APW team at BHcare.BHcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital or civil union status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.