Prevention Supervisor

Community and Family Resources is seeking a Prevention Supervisor to oversee prevention operations in accordance with approved grants and contracts for our Eastern and Central Iowa locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining public relations between the agency prevention department and community resources.
• Provide support, consultation, reinforcement and coordination to area communities, task forces, and agencies in an effort to unite and coordinate substance abuse prevention activities.
• Responsible for delivery of Prevention Services to clients.
• Responsible for maintaining continuous contact with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and prevention specialist(s) to assist in the development of new prevention programming.
• Responsible for supervision of the Eastern and Central region Prevention Staff at CFR, including training and development and performance management.
• Keep informed regarding new information relevant to substance abuse prevention and pass the new information on to staff.
• Responsible for preparation of prevention reports for the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and additional funders as necessary. 
• Assist in securing additional funding.
• Responsible for keeping informed of current budget to actual situation concerning the prevention budget and advising the Controller of fiscal needs.
• Develop and write policies and procedures in relation to the Prevention Department as needed.

Schedule:

• Type: Full-time
• Hours: 40 hours each week, generally Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p. Requires some flexibility for evenings and weekends when required for programming.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in public or community health, marketing, public relations, or related area and two years of relevant work experience preferred; 
• Bachelor's Degree and three years of relevant experience required in lieu of Master's degree.
• Must be a Certified Prevention Specialist or be able to obtain certification within 18 months from date of hire.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• IPERS retirement benefit
• Optional 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO (20 days accrued in your first year)
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid trainings and CEU opportunities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer
• Tuition reimbursement
• Various discounts including tuition fees at partner schools, travel, cell phone plans, and more!

Application Process:

Candidates interested in applying should submit an application and resume. Candidates will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and TB test prior to starting employment. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Community and Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.