Prevention System Manager

WSU

. Support safe and healthy communities across Washington to delay and reduce the onset of youth substance use and misuse .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeOlympia • 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 substance abuse prevention and health education programming, with a focus on culturally appropriate strategies and community engagement. Proven ability to lead statewide initiatives and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to promote healthy communities.

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Bachelor's Degree in Relevant FieldCertified Prevention ProfessionalSubstance Abuse Prevention ExperienceCommunity-Based Prevention StrategiesProject Leadership

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Hard Skills

Substance Abuse PreventionHealth Education ProgrammingCulturally Appropriate Technical AssistanceMonitoring Prevention Program ContractsEngagement with State WorkgroupsInitiative LeadershipTraining and Conference FacilitationData AnalysisProgram EvaluationCommunity Outreach

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationCultural CompetenceAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Prevention Professional

Industry Keywords

Substance Use DisorderMental Health PromotionPrevention ProgramsStatewide ImpactCommunity EngagementTechnical AssistanceHealth PromotionYouth Substance UseStakeholder CollaborationTravel Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support safe and healthy communities across Washington to delay and reduce the onset of youth substance use and misuse
Provide culturally appropriate technical assistance to prevention programs and strategies implemented by contractors statewide
Monitor prevention program contracts
Engage with state workgroups, key partnerships, and experts in the SUD prevention and mental health promotion field
Lead a minimum of one key project or initiative with statewide impact on communities
Travel statewide to meet with clients or partners, conduct business, or attend or provide training and/or conferences

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to area of specialization and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis
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 (3) years experience in substance abuse prevention/ health education programing and/or community-based prevention strategies
Extensive statewide travel
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
Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
Background check required

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