Substance Use Prevention Specialst

Key Responsibilities

Prevention Education & Participant Support

· Develop, facilitate, and evaluate evidence-based substance use prevention and wellness programming for participants across reStart programs.

· Facilitate psychoeducational groups, life skills workshops, and prevention activities that promote healthy lifestyles, decision-making, and recovery-oriented behaviors.

· Provide individual supportive counseling, motivational coaching, crisis intervention, and recovery support within the scope of the position.

· Conduct participant screenings, assessments, and referrals for behavioral health, substance use treatment, recovery services, and other community resources as appropriate.

· Empower participants to actively engage in service planning and identify personal goals that support housing stability and overall wellness.

· Coordinate community-based educational activities, prevention initiatives, and experiential learning opportunities.

Case Coordination & Community Collaboration

· Collaborate with Housing Case Managers, Clinical Services Specialists, and other multidisciplinary team members to coordinate participant services.

· Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with behavioral health providers, recovery organizations, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and community agencies.

· Assist participants with navigating community resources that promote recovery, employment, education, healthcare access, transportation, and long-term stability.

· Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, participant staffing, case conferences, and community partnership meetings.

· Support continuity of care through effective communication with internal teams and external service providers.

Documentation, Compliance & Quality Assurance

· Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation in agency databases and electronic record systems.

· Complete required documentation, billing records, assessments, screenings, and service notes in accordance with agency policies and funding requirements.

· Assist with data collection, outcome tracking, program reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.

· Maintain current knowledge of applicable grant requirements, agency policies, licensing standards, and evidence-based prevention practices.

· Assist leadership with preparation of program reports, statistical data, and outcome measures.

Program Development & Organizational Support

· Participate in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of prevention programming and participant education initiatives.

· Assist with community outreach and organizational prevention campaigns.

· Support organizational initiatives that promote participant wellness and recovery.

· Utilize trauma-informed de-escalation techniques during behavioral health or crisis situations.

· Participate in required training, professional development, agency meetings, and committee work.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience Education

· Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Public Health, or a related field preferred. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

· Missouri clinical licensure or certification (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, PLPC, CADC, CRADC, or related credential) preferred.

Experience

· Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing behavioral health, substance use prevention, recovery support, counseling, case management, homelessness services, or related human services.

· Experience facilitating groups and delivering prevention education preferred.

· Experience working within community-based or nonprofit organizations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Knowledge of substance use prevention principles, behavioral health, recovery support, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed practices.

· Strong understanding of community resources and behavioral health referral systems.

· Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills.

· Ability to build professional relationships with participants, team members, and community partners.

· Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage multiple priorities.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic documentation systems.

· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Core Competencies

· Prevention Education

· Participant Engagement

· Behavioral Health Support

· Crisis Intervention

· Community Resource Navigation

· Professional Communication

· Organization & Documentation

· Collaboration

· Problem Solving

· Adaptability

· Accountability

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

· Frequent walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, and travel throughout the community.

· Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

· Ability to travel between agency locations, community partners, participant meetings, and outreach activities.

· Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required based on organizational needs.

reStart Inc. Core Values & Attributes

· All reStart Inc. team members are expected to demonstrate:

· Mission Commitment: Supports reStart's mission of empowering people, ending homelessness, and inspiring hope.

· Integrity: Demonstrates honesty, professionalism, accountability, and ethical decision- making.

· Collaboration: Builds positive relationships across departments and with community partners to strengthen participant outcomes.

· Compassion: Treats every participant, volunteer, visitor, and fellow team member with dignity, respect, and professionalism.

· Solution-Focused Mindset: Approaches challenges with initiative, resilience, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

· Excellence: Delivers high-quality, participant-centered services while promoting wellness, recovery, and housing stability.