RPC - Prevention Coordinator

SUMMARY Educate and inform communities through multiple strategies including community-based services, environmental strategies, early recognition and referral. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Works as a team member utilizing all available resources * Assists in the development and implementation of programmatic goals and objective * Works with community groups in developing and conducting alcohol/drug free activities and other alternative prevention programs * Maintain positive community relations * Ensure quality programming is provided to all participants with accurate and timely documentation * Participates in all mandated RPC training, planning, and coordinating meetings * Maintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment * Attends staff meetings, workshops, and seminars to learn agency policy, rules, regulations, and procedures * Participates in on-going in-service training as well as required external training and workshops * Knowledge of the underlying principles of the public health approach to alcohol, tobacco and/or other drug problems * Knowledge of the underlying principles and application of environmental strategies that advance policy-based prevention approaches to reduce alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drug problems * Knowledge and competency in organizing, developing and sustaining community based collaborations aimed at achieving environmental change * Knowledge of the underlying principles of the use of media advocacy to reduce alcohol, tobacco or other drug problems * Knowledge of the purpose and function of multisystem collaboration to affect organizational and systems changes to reduce alcohol tobacco and other drug problems within the communities * Performs other duties as required QUALIFICATIONS * Related Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education OR other related Human Relations field * One year experience in the mental health or prevention field OR equivalent combination of education and experience in the mental health or prevention field * Obtain certification as a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) through the Oklahoma Drug & Alcohol Professional Counselor Association (ODAPCA) within 18 months of employment * Experience working with community resources * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Ability to work with individuals and communities of diverse groups * Public speaking skills * Ability to work flexible hours, which may include weekends or overnight stays * Valid Oklahoma driver's license and ability to drive own vehicle * Ability to travel within a broad coverage area in Oklahoma * Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time * Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 25 pounds * Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time * Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU! * We pay a generous portion of your Health Insurance * Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance * Retirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary * Student Loan Repayment Options * No Cost Employee Assistance Plan * 3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10) * 9 Paid Holidays * 1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion. * 4 Rest and Relaxation Days * 3 days of Education Leave * 4 hours of Volunteer Leave * Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses Annually * Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.