Prevention Specialist

3 weeks ago

San Diego, United States Institute for Public Strategies Full time

**Report to**:Program Manager
**Salary**:Hourly range of $20.19 to $21.63
**Status**:Full-time, non-exempt - 1.0 FTE
**Introductory Period**:90-day Introductory Period

**Benefits**:Generous benefits package: medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO), 403B retirement

benefits after 90-day introductory period

**The mission of the Institute for Public Strategies (IPS) is to work alongside communities to build power,**
**challenge systems of inequity, protect health and improve quality of life.**
- IPS is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their perspectives, experiences, _
- backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer._**_ _**_All qualified _
- applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or _
- expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Accommodations will be made _
- for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified and able to perform the functions of this position. _

The Institute for Public Strategies (IPS) is seeking a **full-time Prevention Specialist **for a program that focuses on
preventing substance use disorders and related harms using community-level strategies through an equity lens. This
position requires a creative problem solver who can manage the details without losing sight of the big picture. The
Mission Valley in San Diego and serves the East Region of San Diego County.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:
1. Assist in strategic planning and implementation of prevention priorities;
2. Facilitate coalition development and capacity-building activities in affected communities;
3. Organize community forums/ listening sessions to address the needs of the community;
4. Provide technical assistance and/or organize special events as IPS or with other partner organizations;
5. Cultivate collaborative partnerships with community groups, policymakers, community leaders, business owners, law

enforcement, and governmental agencies to advance policy goals;
6. Conduct presentations and facilitate trainings for community groups and other partners;
7. Participate and/or facilitate monthly community meetings
8. Participate in data collection and analysis activities and maintain data organization for future reporting needs;

materials, and facilitating meetings;
10. Identify spokespersons for media advocacy-related activities;
11. Organize and participate in community assessments;
12. Assist with developing digital media strategies and updating social media sites and websites (WordPress); and
13. Other duties as assigned.

**JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**:
1. Experience in a combination of the following areas is preferred: community-level alcohol, tobacco and other drug

prevention strategies, public health, public policy or public affairs, community/youth organizing, strategic planning,
land use and planning;
2. Ability to establish culturally sensitive working relationships with diverse populations;
3. Ability to build and maintain relationships with various community partners and key community stakeholders;
4. Highly flexible and able to adapt to change quickly;
5. Willingness and ability to work periodic weekend and/or evenings and travel; and
6. Excellent computer skills and knowledge, including social media, word processing, Canva, PowerPoint, and desktop

publishing software and WordPress.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:
1. Bilingual capacity

This job description describes the general nature and level of work of this position. This is not a complete list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required. All IPS employees are required to perform duties outside of their normal
responsibilities.

Must have a valid California Driver’s License and an insured, reliable vehicle to use during work.

Position will require FBI background check/fingerprinting and drug testing. However, **lived experience should not deter**
**anyone from applying.

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