Strategic Prevention & Coalition Specialist

Centerstone; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Workplace Culture

Additional Perks

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, is seeking a dedicated Prevention Specialist to support community coalitions with substance use prevention strategies and technical resources. The role emphasizes collaboration, strategic planning, and data reporting to improve local health outcomes.

The position requires a relevant advanced degree or two years of related experience, with credentialing timelines and a strong commitment to community health.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree with 1+ year of social service experience required.
• Associate's degree with 2+ years of social service experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with community-based coalitions to develop and implement substance use prevention strategies.
• Provide technical assistance and training resources to enhance coalition capabilities.
• Develop comprehensive community and coalition needs assessments.
• Create and update strategic work plans to address local prevention priorities.
• Coordinate and participate in prevention-focused training and resource networks.
• Prepare and submit detailed monthly progress, billing, and data reports.
• Support and participate in community education campaigns and prevention initiatives.

Education

Master's Degree in social work, counseling, public health, education, psychology, community development, public administration, or a closely related field

Bachelor's Degree in the above fields with at least one year professional experience in a social service agency

Associate's Degree with at least two years of professional experience in a social service agency

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, is seeking a dedicated Prevention Specialist to support community coalitions with substance use prevention strategies and technical resources. The role emphasizes collaboration, strategic planning, and data reporting to improve local health outcomes.

The position requires a relevant advanced degree or two years of related experience, with credentialing timelines and a strong commitment to community health.