Regional Prevention Specialist- Savannah State of Georgia - 3.3 Savannah, GA Job Details Full-time $54,080 a year 10 hours ago Qualifications Community health & wellness Public healthcare education Implementing social service programs Collaborating with government agencies Contract performance monitoring Mid-level Contract management experience in healthcare User training (technical support) Bachelor's degree Procurement contract management Collaboration with community partners Contracts Health promotion activities Social service program compliance monitoring Training & development 1 year Project contract management Full Job Description Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title:

Regional Prevention Specialist- Savannah Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Job Requisition ID:

JR0000003474

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$54,080.00

Job Title:

Regional Prevention Specialist- Savannah Hybrid:

2 days per week in office

Travel:

roughly 30%

Job Summary:

Under direction of the State Prevention Specialist in the Office of Behavioral Health Prevention, the primary role of the Regional Prevention Specialist (RPS) is to manage funding for procuring prevention services at the regional and community level. This is done by supervising regional prevention services/programs through the monitoring of prevention contracting contract deliverables, payments, reporting, and evaluations. This position will also provide technical assistance to funded providers concerning prevention and will assist in the development of the community prevention infrastructure.

Other duties will include:

Assisting in the development of regional prevention contracts and contract amendments. Identifying, organizing, and disseminating information, of funding and prevention research, and training opportunities. Promoting prevention services to enhance the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities in the region and statewide through a variety of strategies and activities. Providing technical assistance and training to public and private organizations engaged in or interested in prevention activities, coordinating prevention efforts with existing prevention coalitions in the region. Establishing and maintaining effective communication and cooperative working relationships with other regional staff, state staff, other agencies, community-based organizations, and local groups and providers. Providing training and technical assistance to prevention providers on state web-based reporting systems. Other duties as assigned.

•Quarterly travel may be required

•For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/ Employment Requirements To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia. The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care: Drug Screening TB Evaluation Annual Influenza

• Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience performing work related to area of assignment; or seven (7) years of experience performing work related to area of assignment; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Healthcare Prgm Consultant 1 (HCP090) or position equivalent.

Note:

Some positions may require licensure. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.