Senior Prevention Program Field Representative

Senior Prevention Program Field Representative

About the Position: This position will work under general supervision of a Senior Prevention Programs Manager to accomplish administrative and other support functions related to substance abuse prevention to include implementation of evidenced-based prevention strategies and initiatives impacting communities. This position will support and manage sub-recipient contracts, ensure program requirements are met, prepare and facilitate meetings, develop and analyze state-level reports, and supervise prevention division staff. The incumbent will ensure compliance with the agency standards and best practice requirements in managing and delivering care in programs.

Job Type/Salary:

• Application period: 05/02/24 -05/16/24
• Full-time
• Vacancies: 1
• Annual Salary is $58,750
• Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8am-5pm
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Master's degree in social work, psychology, public health, public administration, education or related degree and five years professional experience in substance abuse or violence prevention services or related field and one year of program management or supervisory experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

NOTE: No substitution for bachelor's degree.
Preference for experience working with families, businesses and faith-based sectors related to substance use disorder/mental health prevention.

Benefit Highlights:
ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Student Loan repayment options
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us: The role of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) Prevention Division is to create healthy communities, in which people have a high quality of life, including healthy environments at work and in school; supportive communities and neighborhood connections with families and friends; and communities free of substance abuse and mental health problems. ODMHSAS uses the Strategic Prevention Framework to plan and implement effective prevention services. The framework is built on a community-based risk and protective factors approach to prevention - to reduce risk and increase protection. Prevention programs include, but are not limited to, Mental Health First Aid; the Oklahoma Prevention Needs Assessment; PACT 360; Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT); underage drinking prevention initiatives; and youth suicide prevention and early intervention initiatives.

PIN: 0683
JR31409

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.