Prevention System Manager

WSU

Prevention System Manager responsible for contract monitoring and compliance with substance use disorder prevention. Providing technical assistance and implementing statewide initiatives in public health and community organizations.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timePullman • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $5,140 - $7,872 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract monitoring and compliance, along with a strong foundation in substance use disorder prevention and public health initiatives. Capable of providing culturally sensitive technical assistance and training while managing statewide projects and community engagement efforts.

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Contract ManagementSubstance Use Disorder PreventionProject ManagementCertified Prevention ProfessionalCommunity Engagement

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Hard Skills

Contract MonitoringProgram FacilitationEvaluationBehavioral HealthHealth Education ProgrammingGrants ManagementTechnical AssistanceEvidence-Based Prevention InitiativesCulturally Sensitive TrainingPublic Health

Soft Skills

Cultural SensitivityCommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Prevention Professional

Industry Keywords

Public PolicyCommunity Health EducationSocial SciencesHealth and Human ServicesSubstance Use DisorderMental Health PromotionWorkforce DevelopmentEducational Training ProgramsStatewide ProjectsNon-Standard Work Hours

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

responsible for contract monitoring and compliance with State and Federal contracts and related documentation.
provides culturally appropriate and culturally sensitive technical assistance and training that disseminates the latest substance use disorder prevention science research for service providers, community-based organizations and coalitions.
implements statewide evidence-based prevention initiatives based on comprehensive knowledge of effective policies, planning processes, program facilitation, and evaluation through a minimum of one statewide project.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to area of specialization; Public Policy and Administration, Prevention Science, Public Health, Community Health Education, Health and Human Services, Social Sciences, Communications.
Three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area.
A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience.
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Applicable professional experience in the public health/social services fields, behavioral health, substance use disorder prevention or mental health promotion and related fields; contract management, project management, managing workforce development, communications, implementing educational training programs, community engagement, technical assistance, grants management, or other comparable experience.
Current certification as a Certified Prevention Professional in Washington State or equivalent standing as recognized by a national accreditation body, or a plan to receive the Certification within 6 months of hire.
Three years experience in substance abuse prevention/ health education programing and/or community-based prevention strategies.
Position requires extensive travel statewide.
Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Ability to work non-standard work hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid sick and vacation leave
paid holidays
medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
retirement
deferred compensation
optional supplemental retirement accounts
training and development
employee tuition waiver