ROLE OVERVIEW
The Prevention Specialist / Case Manager provides both prevention education and mental health support to youth and families. Prevention services are delivered through evidence-based group programs in schools and community settings. Case management services include CPST/TBS interventions that address individualized needs, support daily functioning, and enhance stability. The position is trauma-informed and community-focused, requiring flexibility and strong collaboration.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
Prevention Responsibilities
• Plan and facilitate prevention programs (e.g., DINA, Life Skills, All Stars, Strengthening Families).
• Deliver services in classrooms, groups, or public settings.
• Collect and report outcomes per program and funder requirements.
• Tailor presentations and curriculum to match the needs of different age groups or audiences.
Case Management Responsibilities
• Complete needs assessments and develop individualized service plans.
• Provide CPST and TBS services in homes, schools, and community settings.
• Support skill development in emotional regulation, daily functioning, and symptom management.
• Link clients to natural supports, resources, and formal systems of care.
Collaboration and Community Engagement
• Work closely with school staff, therapists, and family members.
• Participate in community coalitions and planning initiatives.
• Coordinate services and communicate progress with stakeholders.
Documentation and Compliance
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Ensure all records meet requirements for medical necessity, OhioMHAS, Medicaid, and funders.
• Submit reports, logs, evaluations, and outcome data as needed.
Professional Responsibilities
• Participate in agency and program-specific training.
• Attend supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development.
• Adhere to agency policies, ethical standards, and confidentiality practices.
Framework Accountability
• Integrate Trauma Competence into all services, relationships, and planning.
• Apply Zero Suicide protocols in screenings, safety planning, and crisis intervention.
• Practice with integrity and uphold Unified Perspectives in all client and team interactions.
• Model and encourage the agency’s 7 core values – Love, Recognize, Respect, Security, Success, Responsibility and Personal Involvement.
• Performs duties as assigned by agency leadership.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant must hold a high school diploma, with a bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. Must meet qualifications for a Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist (QBHS) and be credentialed or actively working toward credentialing as a Prevention Specialist through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board. A minimum of 6 months of experience working with children, teens, or families is required. This individual must demonstrate:
• Consistent application of Trauma Competence and alignment with the Zero Suicide framework.
• Understanding and modeling of Unified Perspectives, including cultural humility and inclusivity.
• Skill in delivering both group-based prevention programming and individualized case management.
• Ability to work across school, community, and home environments.
• Strong documentation, communication, and time management abilities.
• A valid Ohio driver’s license, good driving record, automotive liability insurance, and access to a safe vehicle.