Washington State University Hiring for Health Promotion and Prevention Services Manager at Thurston County Full Time

Available Title(s):

1138-NN_ADMINPRO – Coordinator

Business Title:

Health Promotion and Prevention Services Manager

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Health Promotion and Prevention Services Manager (PSM) exercises significant independent judgement in decision-making and functions above first level supervision. The PSM is responsible for contract monitoring and compliance with state and federal contracts and related documentation. The Health Promotion and Prevention Services Manager provides expert guidance, advice, and consultation to the HCA/Division of Behavior Health and Recovery (DBHR) Prevention Section, senior management, and leadership about substance use prevention programming, training, technical assistance, community prevention services development and implementation, and evaluation. This position promotes healthy communities and supports positive youth development through community-based prevention services.

This position is located in Olympia, WA.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to area of specialization and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Current certification as a Certified Prevention Professional in Washington State or equivalent standing as recognized by a national accreditation body, or a plan to receive the Certification within 6 months of hire.

• Two years experience in substance use disorder prevention/ health education programing and/or community-based prevention strategies.

• A valid driver’s license.

• Position requires extensive travel statewide.

• Ability to work non-standard work hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with ethnic and other minority communities.

• Grant writing and grant management experience.

• Experience in contract management.

• Experience in communications, marketing, and public education/outreach efforts.

• Three years of successful experience developing and managing prevention programs.

• Experience monitoring complex programs for compliance.

• Ability to design effective work processes to fulfill program goals and objectives.

• Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST).

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working successfully with community-based prevention efforts.

• Experience with negotiating and managing performance-based contracts.

• Proficient in MS office products including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

Department Name: Murrow College of Communication and Washington State Health Care Authority

City, State, Zip: Olympia, WA 98501

Department Link: Edward R. Murrow College of Communication and Washington State Health Care Authority

Monthly Salary: $5,139.79 to $6,506.06 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

FTE: 100%

This is a temporary position.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30, 2024. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

This position has been reliably funded for many years through the State of Washington, and we expect funding to continue to support this position.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Monday, October 2, 2023 by 11:59 p.m.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].