Prevention​/Intervention Specialist

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday with some weekend and evening work

Status:

Accepting Applications

Published:

Sep 29, 2026

Closing Date:

Oct 13, 2026

Duration:

Based on available funding, full-time regular at completion of six month probationary period

Description

The Prevention/Intervention Specialist will be an enthusiastic, team player who has a previously demonstrated ability to effectively assess client’s needs, provide resources and direct services. The Prevention/Intervention Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing programs that are focused on the wellbeing of the Samish Indian Nation's tribal citizens. Some of these programs will be Mental Health Promotion/Suicide Prevention, Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Recovery Support.

The Prevention/Intervention Specialist will work closely with other Samish Indian Nation staff to develop and implement a broad range of culturally appropriate services for the tribal citizens, clients and other eligible community members using local, regional, state and federal funding sources.

Why work for Samish?

The Samish Indian Nation provides a very competitive compensation package, which includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, optional supplemental coverage plans, a 401(k) Plan, paid vacation and sick leave, and approximately 16 paid holidays. Best of all, we offer a great environment with passionate and caring staff!

Benefits Summary

• Hybrid Work potential
• Life, AD&D, STD and LTD insurance
• Paid holidays (up to 16+ days per year)
• Wellness & Employee Assistance Plan
• Evaluations with potential wage increases at 6 months, 1 year and annually
• Develops, coordinates, organizes and facilitates meetings, presentations, trainings and workshops for tribal citizens and clients.
• Develops and manages recovery coach services, facilitates group recovery sessions.
• Provides outreach and resources to tribal citizens through mailings, website, cultural and other tribal events.
• Works closely with other Samish Indian Nation staff to provide holistic, culturally relevant client-based services.
• Attends program trainings and conferences as needed and within the allowable budget(s).
• Performs day to day outreach and referrals to tribal citizens related to ongoing programs.
• Provides updated budgets, and written reports to leadership and granting agency(ies) in a timely manner.
• Keeps data on program participation by tribal citizens and clients and utilizes their input in developing future projects.
• Ensures data entry related to recovery billable services is maintained both timely and accurately
• Works cooperatively and maintains working relationships with other Samish team members, federal, state and community agencies, schools, service providers, and other tribes.
• Maintains a clean and professional work environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA requirements, completing all appropriate documents that authorize release of information.
• Adheres to all Personnel and Financial Policies and Procedures.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or a closely related field. Equivalent years of experience working in a closely related field that involves client services, grants management and budgetary responsibility may be substituted year- for- year for a four-year college degree.
• Thorough understanding of stressors that can impact patients in recovery from opiate use disorders.
• At least two years of professional experience facilitating group sessions with children, youth and adults for prevention, recovery, treatment and support, especially those that are considered to be at risk or in crisis.
• Must have a high degree of knowledge and competency in managing…