Job Location : St Peters,MO, USA
The incumbent of this position is responsible for serving as the primary source for technical assistance support, related to substance use prevention, for community coalitions to facilitate the development of community coalitions capable of making changes in substance use patterns in their community.
Key responsibilities include: serving as the point of contact for members of community-based coalitions, providing information to coalitions about substance use prevention programs and resources, offering technical assistance and training resources to the coalitions, assisting with the creation of a yearly community needs assessment, contributing to the development and updating of the draft and final Strategic Work Plan, participating in the Statewide Prevention Training and Resource Network, and preparing and submitting various reports.
Experience and/or Education Qualifications: graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in social work, counseling, public health, education, psychology, community development, public administration or a closely related field; OR graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in social work, counseling, public health, education, psychology, community development, public administration or a closely related field, who has at least one (1) year professional experience in a social service agency; OR graduate from an accredited college with an Associate's Degree in education, public health, psychology, community development, public administration, or a closely related field, who has at least two (2) years of professional experience in a social service agency. 75% FTE Staff: obtain, at a minimum, the Missouri Substance Abuse Prevention Associate (MSAPA) credential through the Missouri Substance Abuse Professional Credentialing Board within six (6) months of hire. 75% FTE Staff: attend the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) within nine (9) months of hire.
Position perks and benefits include paid time off, an employee benefits package, top-notch training, career mobility, and a welcoming, warm, supportive work culture and environment.
Brightli is on a mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.