Prevention Specialist (Youth Community Services)

Job Description:

Job Title: Prevention Specialist
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Department: Youth Community Services
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Are you passionate about empowering others and creating healthier communities? Join a mission-driven, compassionate team where your work directly impacts the lives of youth and families. As a Prevention Specialist, youll have the opportunity to educate others, collaborate with community partners, deliver meaningful prevention programs, and promote mental wellness and substance use awareness. If youre a strong communicator who enjoys engaging with diverse groups and making a lasting difference, this role is for you.

In this role, you will design and deliver prevention education programs focused on substance use and mental health. You will lead engaging training sessions and psychoeducational groups, partner with community organizations to identify needs, and help develop impactful prevention strategies and materials. Your work will support individuals and communities in building healthier behaviors and increasing awareness.

This position offers
Employee Assistance Program 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Mileage Reimbursement Company paid for work functions requiring travel
Employee Discounts Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:
Deliver engaging training sessions and psychoeducational groups focused on substance use prevention, mental health awareness, and life skills development
Collaborate with schools, community organizations, and stakeholders to identify needs and implement effective prevention strategies
Develop and enhance lesson plans, curricula, and educational materials to support prevention programming
Support community groups in creating meaningful, age-appropriate prevention initiatives and awareness activities
Maintain and organize educational resources, including materials and audio-visual tools, to support programming efforts
Evaluate and recommend improvements to training programs based on emerging trends and community needs
Document program activities accurately in alignment with agency standards

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in psychology, social work, nursing, counseling, or a related human services field
OR
Bachelors degree in an unrelated field with a minimum of four years of relevant experience in mental health and/or substance use
OR
High School diploma or GED with at least four years of experience working with individuals impacted by substance use
Substance use certification preferred

Additional Qualifications:
Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
Ability to build collaborative relationships with community partners and stakeholders
Organized, creative, and able to develop engaging educational content
Passion for community outreach, prevention, and promoting mental wellness
Valid drivers license and ability to travel within the community as needed

Keywords: Prevention Specialist, Community Outreach, Substance Abuse Prevention, Mental Health Education, Youth Services, Public Health Education, Training Facilitator, Behavioral Health, Community Programs, Health Promotion

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to 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.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.