Prevention Specialist (Youth Community Services)

Job Description:

Job Title: Prevention Specialist

Location: Springfield / Greene County, Missouri

Department: Youth Community Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Job Summary:

Help build a healthier future for youth and families as a Prevention Specialist with Youth Community Services. In this community-focused role, you will deliver engaging substance use prevention and mental health education, develop effective learning resources, and collaborate with local partners to promote awareness and healthy behaviors. Join a compassionate, collaborative team where your creativity, communication skills, and commitment to prevention can make a meaningful impact throughout Springfield and Greene County.

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This position offers…

- Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
- Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
- Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
- Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
- Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

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Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare and facilitate engaging training sessions and group psychoeducation for children, adolescents, and adults on substance use prevention, interpersonal skills, mental health literacy, and related topics.
- Partner with community groups and public and private organizations to identify local substance use and mental health needs and develop effective prevention strategies.
- Create and enhance age-appropriate lesson plans, course outlines, training materials, prevention activities, and special projects that encourage education, awareness, and healthy behaviors.
- Research emerging trends and recommend meaningful improvements to existing curricula and training packages.
- Maintain an organized library of references, audiovisual aids, and educational resources supporting substance use and mental health programs.
- Document program activities accurately and consistently in accordance with agency quality standards.

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Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

Candidates may qualify through one of the following pathways:

- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, nursing, counseling, or a closely related human services field.
- Bachelor’s degree in another field and four years of relevant experience in mental health or substance use services.
- High school diploma or GED and four years of related experience working with individuals experiencing substance use challenges.
- Substance use certification is preferred.

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Additional Qualifications:

- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance are required.
- Ability and willingness to travel locally throughout Springfield and Greene County are required.




Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.



Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.