CTHCA Prevention Specialist (MB-49909)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled, bi-weekly review

Position: Prevention Specialist

Salary: $27.43/hr - $31.80/hr

Reports To: Clinical Director

Location: Nespelem / Reservation Wide

SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of a Prevention Specialist supports the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of culturally responsive prevention programs designed to improve the health and well-being of Tribal members, families, youth, and the surrounding community. The position focuses on reducing risk factors and strengthening protective factors associated with substance use, suicide, behavioral health concerns, violence, and other community health priorities. The Prevention Specialist collaborates with Tribal programs, schools, community organizations, healthcare providers, elders, youth, families, and other community partners to provide education, outreach, prevention activities, and community-based programming. Prevention efforts respect Tribal sovereignty, culture, traditions, community strengths, and local priorities while incorporating evidence-based, evidence-informed, and culturally grounded prevention strategies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Preferred: Associate's or bachelor's degree in behavioral health, public health, social work, psychology, human services, education, community health, substance use prevention, health promotion, or a related field.
• Alternative Qualification: A combination of relevant education, training, lived/community experience, prevention experience, Tribal/community service, or related professional experience may be considered when it demonstrates the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the position.
• Experience working in Tribal communities, rural communities, behavioral health, substance use prevention, youth programming, grant management, public health, education, or community outreach is preferred.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and to be eligible for Tribal Insurance and maintain clearance throughout employment.
• Must possess or obtain First Aid and CPR Training within 90 days of employment.
• Must complete the HIV/AIDS and blood borne pathogen training within 90 days of employment.
• Must provide verification of TB test or X-ray, with negative results, prior to employment.
• All RC staff will also receive on-the-job training to include, but not limited to: HIV/AIDS, HIPAA, 45 CFR, and blood borne pathogen (within 90 days of hire), De-escalation Training, Health and Safety Training, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Verbal Intervention Training , Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training, First Responder and Security Certifications as training opportunities.
• Requires knowledge/understanding of prevention principles and community-based prevention strategies, including an understanding of substance use and behavioral health risk and protective factors.
• The position requires the ability to engage youth, adults, families, and community partners through effective communication, interpersonal skills, facilitation, presentations, training, and community outreach.
• The Prevention Specialist must develop and maintain positive working relationships across Tribal programs, community organizations, and Colville Tribes practitioners while respecting Tribal sovereignty, culture, traditions, and community values.
• Requires strong time management skills (organization, prioritization, multitasking).
• Proficiency with use of computers (desktop, laptop, tablet).
• Proficiency with MS Office 360, (i.e. Outlook, Word).
• Requires proficiency with the use of mobile devices (smartphones, Mobil apps) skills.
• Requires critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Requires the ability to work with people form diverse back grounds.
• Requires the ability to have strong organizational, time-management, and creative problem-solving skills, including the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges, manage multiple projects and competing priorities, and maintain attention to detail.
• Requires to maintain confidentiality, establish professional boundaries, maintain accurate documentation and program records, and utilize basic computer applications, electronic documentation systems, email, and spreadsheets.
• Requires the individual to be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, coordinating prevention programs and activities with the Behavioral Health Program (BHP) and other Tribal Health Programs Requires to communicate respectfully and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
• The position requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other nontraditional hours as needed to support prevention and outreach activities, community education, chemical dependency prevention initiatives, presentations, and training for staff and program participants.
• Requires the individual to demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to collaborative, culturally responsive prevention services that address community needs and promote the health and well-being of Tribal Members and families.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.  In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances.  If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Matilda Bob, HR Generalist, CTHCA, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2800. matilda.bob.ohc@colvilletribes.com

Salary : $27 - $32