Behavioral Health Prevention Specialist

Location:

Kingston, WA Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Type: Tribal Salary Range: $25 to $33 / Per Hour Open Period: 10/23/2026 to 11/6/2026 Summary: ??Generous leave package including 1??7?? paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees! ??Full Medical, Dental, Life, 401K with employer match! ??Short-and-Long Term Disability-for full time employees ??On site Library, Fitness Center, Coffee Shop, Walking Path, and Health Clinic! ??Off Site Heronswood Garden, tribal owned! ??Available with your HMA Health Insurance: Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Fitness Trainer, Behavioral Health, Dental Visits, Medical Visits, and Woman''s Health

The Behavioral Health Prevention Specialist coordinates culturally responsive behavioral health prevention and wellness initiatives for the Community Health Center and the Tribal community. The position supports suicide, mental health, substance misuse, and overdose prevention through community engagement, culturally based programming, training, assessment, strategic planning, referral and resource navigation, evaluation, and grant implementation. The Specialist collaborates with Tribal programs, community members, youth and young adults, cultural leaders, providers, and community partners to strengthen protective factors, reduce barriers to services, and promote behavioral health and wellness aligned with PGST culture, values, and priorities. More info about area: https://pgst.nsn.us Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Duties: Project Coordination and Grant Management: Coordinate the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of behavioral health prevention and wellness initiatives that address mental health, suicide, substance misuse, overdose, crisis prevention, resilience, and protective factors. Coordinate assigned grant activities, including goals, timelines, performance measures, deliverables, documentation, and reporting. Participate in community assessments, strategic planning, and program evaluation, and use findings to identify needs, service gaps, disparities, and opportunities for improvement. Ensure activities are culturally responsive, trauma-informed, community-driven, and consistent with applicable evidence- and practice-based approaches. Prevention and Community Engagement Plan and coordinate community-based prevention, education, cultural, social, and skill-building activities that strengthen resilience, belonging, cultural identity, healthy relationships, life skills, recovery, and overall wellness. Conduct outreach and engagement with Tribal youth, young adults, families, and community members, including those facing barriers to participation or services. Engage community members and young adults in planning and evaluating prevention activities through advisory groups, coalitions, assessments, and other opportunities for community input. Collaborate with cultural teachers, elders, Tribal programs, and community partners to incorporate PGST culture, traditions, values, and strengths into programming. Training and Education: Coordinate and deliver behavioral health prevention and awareness education for Tribal staff, community members, youth, families, providers, and partner organizations. Coordinate approved suicide-prevention and early-intervention training, including QPR, and provide education on mental health, substance misuse, overdose prevention, crisis response, protective factors, and available resources. Develop and maintain prevention, outreach, educational, and resource materials. Attend required training, meetings, and professional development to maintain knowledge and skills relevant to the position. Referral, Crisis Prevention, and Systems Improvement Assist individuals, families, staff, and community partners in identifying and connecting to appropriate behavioral health, substance use, crisis, social support, and community resources. Support the development and maintenance of referral and follow-up systems in coordi Qualifications: Education and Certifications: A bachelor''s degree in human services or a related field is required. Certified Prevention Specialist certification required within one year of hire Driver''s license - Required First Aid and CPR certification is required. Naloxone Training to be completed within the first 3 months of hire. Experience: Requires a lifestyle free from the issues associated with alcohol and other drugs, demonstrating the ability to serve as a positive role model. The individual shows a strong commitment to behavioral health, recovery, personal wellness, and healthy decision-making, while also maintaining professional boundaries. Experience engaging and supporting youth, young adults, families, or communities in behavioral health, prevention, or related human services. Knowledge of suicide prevention, mental health promotion, substance misuse prevention, and community-based prevention approaches. Demonstrated skills in grant or program management, public speaking, facilitation, training, program development, evaluation, strategic planning, and data collection. Ability to build effective working relationships with Tribal programs, community members, and local, state, federal, and other partners. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic communication systems. Physical Requirements: Regularly required to finger, handle, reach with hands and arms Frequently required to walk, sit, stand. Occasionally required to lift and move up to 25 pounds. Normal audio and visual acuity Travel Requirements: Local, Statewide, and out-of-state travel may be required. Work Type: Permanent, Full Who May Apply? Public Get Details & Apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/EB42EC9978FB5F598F73F08BC62BED01/jobs/316933 Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov