Strategic Community Prevention Lead

Socket.dev; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

New Vista is seeking a mission-driven Prevention Specialist in Des Moines to support county coalitions in implementing evidence-based prevention strategies and programs, policies and ordinances, with a focus on reducing ATOD harms and promoting mental health in the community.

The role requires collaboration, technical assistance, needs assessments, planning, evaluation, sustainability, and funding support, while upholding a culture of inclusion and compliance with applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health Administration, Public Policy Administration, Health Communications or related field.
• Shall be certified by the Kentucky Certification Board for Prevention Professionals as an International Certified Prevention Specialist within thirty-six (36) months of date of hire.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable operating transportation, and proof of current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework: Needs Assessment, Capacity Building, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Sustainability and Cultural Competence.
• Assist community coalitions in developing and implementing effective prevention programs/strategies.
• Organize communities to build coalitions and provide prevention training to individuals, agencies, or groups within the community.
• Mobilize community members to develop prevention policies within their community.
• Plan and implement individual community prevention programs.
• Provide technical assistance, consultation and information on ATOD, mental health promotion and Suicide Prevention.
• Assist in conducting community needs assessment.
• Assist in evaluating effectiveness and outcomes of prevention programs/strategies.
• Identify financial resources and provide technical assistance and information to secure funding for community prevention programs/strategies.

Skills

Team collaboration

Community engagement

Public health knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health Administration, Public Policy Administration, Health Communications or related field

Certified Prevention Specialist (International), within 36 months of hire

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

New Vista is seeking a mission-driven Prevention Specialist in Des Moines to support county coalitions in implementing evidence-based prevention strategies and programs, policies and ordinances, with a focus on reducing ATOD harms and promoting mental health in the community.

The role requires collaboration, technical assistance, needs assessments, planning, evaluation, sustainability, and funding support, while upholding a culture of inclusion and compliance with applicable laws.