Description

Duties

Some of what you will do:

• Manage and monitor culturally based substance use disorder prevention services and contract execution.
• Review and approve annual and biennial prevention strategic plans.
• Monitor and document contract compliance.
• Review and process monthly contract payment invoices.
• Track prevention contractor performance data; monitor programs and document contract compliance.
• Conduct biennial on-site reviews.
• Provide strategic technical assistance and training.
• Analyze funding, grant, and project guidelines and requirements.
• Assist in policy and programmatic development.
• Lead planning and implementation of prevention strategies and special meetings.
• Formulate statewide policy on complex prevention issues and system improvement.
• Provide strategic direction on statewide implementation and programmatic development.
• Participate in determining priorities and quality improvements to the statewide prevention system.
• Manage and oversee projects that involve representation from other agencies.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of goals, objectives, division administrative policies and procedures for assigned statewide projects.
• Negotiate and manage the development, preparation, implementation, and monitoring of provider contracts for projects.
• Report project outcomes to funding agency as required.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:
This position offers the possibility for on-the-job training. Multiple levels of education and experience will be considered for this position, please read carefully below to see which level may align with you.
This position requires the following professional experience:

• Providing behavioral health or social services, specifically in relation to substance use disorder prevention or mental health promotion.
• Contract management, grants management, and/or other comparable experience.
• Project management.
• Managing workforce development, communications, and implementation of educational training programs.
• Community engagement and providing technical assistance to community partners.
• A Valid Washington driver’s license.

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy and administration, Prevention Science, Public Health, Community Health Education, Health and Human Services, Social Sciences, communications, or closely related field AND 3 years of professional experience.

• Master’s degree in one of the fields above AND 1 year of professional experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy and administration, Prevention Science, Public Health, Community Health Education, Health and Human Services, Social Sciences, communications, or closely related field AND 4 years of professional experience.

• Master’s degree in one of the fields listed above AND 2 years of professional experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy and administration, Prevention Science, Public Health, Community Health Education, Health and Human Services, Social Sciences, communications, or closely related field AND 5 years of professional experience.

• Master’s degree in one of the fields listed above AND 3 years of professional experience.

• Certified Prevention Professional accreditation will equate to one year of required experience.
• Additional qualifying experience may substitute year for year, for required education.

• (MAPS3 only) Current certification as a Certified Prevention Professional in Washington State or equivalent standing as recognized by a national accreditation body, or a plan to receive the Certification within 18 months of hire[SM(1] [LF2] .
• Knowledge of current prevention theories and technology including risk and protective factor framework, the Strategic Prevention Framework, community needs and resource assessment, principles of effectiveness, and best practices.
• Have a demonstrated knowledge of prevention planning and programming, and principles of management.
• Demonstrate skills providing training and technical assistance to culturally diverse audiences on prevention and health promotion topics.
• Demonstrate skills to communicate effectively and persuasively with multiple audiences, both orally and in writing including ability to facilitate small and large groups in community-based strategic planning and form relationships with strategic partners.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and manage complex statewide projects.
• Ability to interpret policies and guidelines and use independent judgment for critical decisions when faced with conflicting demands.
• Ability to analyze proposed state and Federal legislation to assess the programmatic and fiscal impact on substance abuse prevention programs in Washington State.

• A minimum of three (3) years' experience working successfully with community-based prevention efforts.
• Experience working with diverse communities.
• Experience with negotiating and managing performance-based contracts and providing technical assistance services.
• Possess a demonstrated knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, requirements regarding state and federal revenue sources, and contract procurement, negotiation, and management.

• A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
• Current resume

• Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
• Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Supplemental Information

About HCA:
Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.
There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.
What we have to offer:

• Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve Voices of HCA
• A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered HCA's Mission, Vision & Values
• A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
• A great total compensation and benefit package WA State Government Benefits
• A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby.
• Tuition reimbursement
• And free parking!