SUD Prevention Program Leader

Salt Lake County; South Salt Lake (UT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Health insurance

Professional development

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Salt Lake County oversees the countywide Substance Use Disorders Prevention program, contracting with local providers to meet objectives and deliver effective prevention services. The Prevention Program Manager provides leadership to the Youth Services Prevention team, guiding program design, grants, budgets, data outcomes, and partnerships with schools and community organizations to shape future growth.

This role requires collaboration, project management, and the ability to evaluate programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, or related field plus four years' related experience with supervisory experience.
• Background check and fingerprinting required.
• Valid Utah driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the SUD prevention and education programs and contracted services within the community.
• Administers development, planning, monitoring, and evaluation of SUD prevention programs.
• Supervises staff including hiring, onboarding, training, performance reviews, and discipline.
• Oversees contracting process and service delivery for contracted prevention services.
• Collaborates with licensed professionals to promote best practice prevention and intervention.
• Assists with budgets, contracts, grants, and proposals.
• Manages SUD prevention payment system, data outcomes, payments, and reporting.
• Reviews contractor invoices for accuracy and compliance; authorizes payment.
• Conducts annual audits and site visits of SUD providers.
• Ensures compliance with Utah Code, state rules, local ordinances, and contractual obligations.
• Prepares program reports, narratives, and statistics for agencies.
• Helps establish community coalitions to promote prevention goals.
• Provides presentations, trainings, and consultation to stakeholders and departments.

Skills

Budget management

Grant writing

Public health knowledge

Leadership

Contract management

Data reporting

Staff supervision

Communication

Policy and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health/Related field

Job description

Salt Lake County oversees the countywide Substance Use Disorders Prevention program, contracting with local providers to meet objectives and deliver effective prevention services. The Prevention Program Manager provides leadership to the Youth Services Prevention team, guiding program design, grants, budgets, data outcomes, and partnerships with schools and community organizations to shape future growth.

This role requires collaboration, project management, and the ability to evaluate programs