Prevention Programs Field Representative

Job Posting Title

Prevention Programs Field Representative

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

DMHSAS-Central Administration

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$51,250.00yr / $24.639423hr

Job Description

Prevention Program Field Representative

About the Position: The individual selected for this position will work in the Prevention Division of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). Under general supervision, this position will serve as a liaison between ODMHSAS, community organizations, schools, state agencies, and more to support the goals of the school-based prevention services team. Key responsibilities include conducting school outreach, supporting schools in the implementation of prevention programs, collaborating with internal and external partners to plan and develop needed prevention services, providing or coordinating technical assistance and training, monitoring programs and projects, and assisting with recruitment and education efforts with schools regarding participation in the Oklahoma Prevention Needs Assessment survey.  This position also ensures compliance with ODMHSAS standards, evidence-based strategy requirements, and other applicable governing/codified standards in managing and delivering prevention services. This is an on-site, fully in-office position located in Oklahoma City with local in-state travel required.

Job Type/Salary:

• Job Type: Full-time, one vacancy
• Application Period: 04/15/2026-04/22/2026
• Salary: $51,250.00
• Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8am-5pm
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Human Relations, Psychology, Public Health, Public Administration, Education, or related.
• Two years of experience in substance abuse prevention or other related prevention, public health or behavioral health.
• Knowledge of and experience working with schools, youth-serving organizations, and community-serving organizations.
• Certified Prevention Specialist

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and three years of professional experience in social work, child support, adult protective services, child welfare, early childhood development and education, guidance and counseling, nursing, intellectual disability, probation and parole, public administration, community-based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, juvenile justice, rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation or vocational rehabilitation,
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of additional qualifying experience for each year of the required education.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.

Benefit Highlights: ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.   Our benefits include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us: the role of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) Prevention Division is to create healthy communities, in which people have a high quality of life, including healthy environments at work and in school; supportive communities, and neighborhood connections with families and friends; and communities free of substance misuse and mental health problems. ODMHSAS uses the Strategic Prevention Framework to plan and implement effective prevention services. The framework is built on a community-based risk and protective factors approach to prevention - to reduce risk and increase protection. 

Mission: Dedicated to Excellence in Behavioral Health Services.
 

Vision: Oklahoma sets the standard for behavioral health systems that provide transformative, agile, and quality care.
 

ICARE Values: The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) emphasizes 5 core principles and beliefs that guide the department's actions and decision-making. These ICARE Values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) set the standard for all our employees. These values are foundational to the way we seek to provide services.

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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