Prevention Specialist - KY Moms; Ashland, KY

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Salary Range: $30,000 - $32,500

The Prevention Specialist for the KY Moms program is responsible for promoting and supporting substance abuse prevention strategies, particularly for pregnant and postpartum women. This role involves engaging communities, facilitating partnerships, and delivering education and technical assistance to key stakeholders, coalitions, and service organizations. The specialist works collaboratively to build community capacity and sustain prevention efforts aligned with KY Moms' goals.

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Preferred fields of study include:
  • Human Relations
  • Public Health
  • Health Administration
  • Community Planning or Development
  • Behavioral Health
  • Adult or Continuing Education
  • Health Education
  • Communications

• Mobilize individuals, coalitions, and organizations to support and implement substance abuse prevention strategies.
• Provide technical assistance and training to local partners to strengthen prevention services.
• Coordinate community outreach, education campaigns, and engagement activities.
• Deliver prevention programming and services that target pregnant and postpartum women.
• Maintain documentation of activities, outcomes, and program impact using approved tools and systems.
• Collaborate with local health departments, behavioral health providers, and community partners.
• Travel for program implementation, training, and meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as outlined in the official job description.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency with computers and digital tools (Microsoft Office, data entry platforms, etc.)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Must be willing to travel for training and job responsibilities

• Must obtain Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) certification within three (3) years of employment
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

• Experience in community-based prevention, public health, or maternal and child health services
• Familiarity with substance abuse prevention principles and evidence-based practices

This is a full time position.