Prevention Specialist at Southeastern… · Durant

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Prevention Specialist

Salary $36,000 - $42,860.00

SUMMARY

The Prevention Specialist is a full-time, 40 hour, 12-month staff position that reports to the Director of Student Wellness Services. The primary duty is to disseminate the grant requirements for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) Higher Education Prevention Services grant to strategically address opioids, and/or simulant misuse at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SE) by faculty/staff and students, for faculty/staff and students. Some flex scheduling with nights and weekends will be utilized to facilitate duties, as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Must be willing to complete Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) training for bachelor's level staff or Associate Prevention Specialist (APS) for non-degreed staff certification within 18 months of employment start date.

· Must be willing to complete Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) and other relevant staff training within 6 months of employment.

· Must be willing to participate in any ongoing training and workshops throughout the contract year, some of which may require travel.

· Must adhere to ODMHSAS Prevention Service Standards in the ODMHSAS Strategic Plan and site ODMHSAS and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on all association materials.

· Must manage the budget, purchasing, media engagement, and monthly reporting requirements, along with leadership in peer education initiatives relevant to the grant.

· Recruit participants and achieve completion of prescribed faculty, staff and student needs assessments and set substance abuse and misuse priorities based on data.

· Create a plan to address disparities based on the Strategic Prevention Framework process.

· Participate in and assist with ODMHSAS evaluators periodic community readiness assessments/community surveys throughout the project period and utilize ODMHSAS campaign materials as prescribed.

· Create and manage operations of a monthly coalition, to meet nine times a year, to address substance abuse and suicide prevention needs assessment identified gaps.

· Collaborate with ODMHSAS in the creation and development of a State Coordinated HEPS Collaborative Action Group and have representation for SE in the group.

· Develop community partnerships relevant to the grant and the selected CSAP/prevention evidence-based strategy, documenting the relationship and value to the action plan goals.

· Ensure campus outreach to deliver training, communications, mental health resources, service referrals, and campus action increase on abused substances and suicide prevention.

· Other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)

1. Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.

2. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.

3. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.

4. Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation and performs incident duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

1. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

2. Bachelors degree in psychology or related health field from an accredited university.

3. Knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework model.

4. Ability to function independently, attend to detail, work under pressure and prioritize multiple projects.

5. Creative, energetic individual with strong public relations abilities; professional appearance, attitude and motivation are essential.

6. Above average computer skills are necessary to maintain facility records and reports.

7. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

8. Willingness to assume responsibility, display initiative, and make decisions within the scope of his/her authority.

9. Must demonstrate a sensitivity and understanding of working with individuals experiencing physical and mental health issues.

10. Must maintain professional ethics and confidentiality appropriate to the position.

PREFERRED:

1. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS)

2. Applicable higher education experience

3. Grant coordination experience.

4. Peer Education experience.

Founded in 1909 as a teachers’ college, Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 6,000 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation’s most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report’s America’s Best colleges.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The preferred start date is January 1, 2027. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.

Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. Southeastern offers 25 paid holidays per fiscal year and has a generous leave package including annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, and availability of funds.


SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.