Advanced DBHR-WSU Prevention Fellow

Job ID: 1325-YN_ADMINPRO — Extension Coordinator Specialist | Employee Type: Admin. Professional (Fixed Term) | Full-time (100% FTE), 12-month temporary appointment expected to end on or before September 29, 2027 (renewal contingent on need and funding) | Location: Olympia, WA (hybrid with regular in-person requirement) | Department: Department of Human Development, College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) | Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About the role

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) – Washington State University (WSU) Advanced Prevention Fellowship is a unique opportunity to participate in state government work and engage with Washington community coalitions’ efforts toward substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and mental health (MH) promotion. The Advanced Prevention Fellow is hired and managed by WSU, with daily duties co-managed by WSU and DBHR. The Fellow will learn and disseminate information about evidence-based prevention programs supported by prevention science research, in collaboration with WSU researchers, DBHR Prevention Section staff, and WA community members. Work focuses on special projects assigned based on candidate expertise and project need, spanning critical areas such as Evidence-Based Programs (EBP), surveillance efforts, prevention science training for community strategic planning, and evidence-based practices within school-based services.

Responsibilities

• Develop prevention best practices documentation
• Coordinate workgroups
• Support review of evidence-based programs
• Coordinate program nominations and summarize successful local EBP implementation efforts
• Develop training curriculum and host trainings
• Coordinate and provide technical assistance to communities working toward wellness through SUD prevention and MH promotion
• Work on diverse projects related to EBPs, training and technical assistance for community providers and prevention professionals statewide, young adult prevention, prevention data and evaluation, and school-based prevention services

Position details

• Full-time (100% FTE), temporary position
• Overtime eligible
• Temporary end date: on or before September 29, 2027
• Renewal dependent on need for extension and/or additional funding
• Hybrid schedule with regular in-person work required at the Olympia, WA office
• Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule during the week

Pay

Monthly salary: $4,689.05 – $6,447.45 (commensurate with experience and qualifications). In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above range reflects the full salary range for this position; individual placement is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents
• Retirement plans
• Deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee tuition waiver

For additional details, see the WSU Summary of Benefits for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., human development, psychology, social work, public health, sociology, etc.) and three (3) years of related experience in the program specialty. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule during the week
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook, and Excel

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree with three (3) years related experience
• Demonstrated teaching experience and evaluating community projects; experience preparing educational materials
• Knowledge of social science research methods and study designs (survey, experimental, case studies)
• Knowledge of survey design and other forms of construct measurement in the social sciences
• Experience with social science data analysis (qualitative, quantitative, mixed method)
• Skills and/or experience providing training to culturally diverse audiences on prevention and health promotion topics
• Demonstrated experience evaluating community projects and preparing educational materials for low-literacy and diverse populations
• Experience working with diverse communities and advancing equitable access to resources and opportunities
• Experience in contract management, communications, and social marketing practices
• Experience working or interning at a state, county, or local government agency
• Ability to design effective work processes to fulfill program/community goals and objectives
• Ability to find and interpret research related to community coalition building and substance use prevention
• Ability to find community-level data and present data clearly to community members
• Ability to help community members identify and interpret data and train them to use data for their own needs assessments
• Has or desire to obtain a CPP (Certified Prevention Professional) certification