Join us for an information session on December 10, 2024 to learn more about this opportunity.
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The Northwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Fellowship is a unique opportunity to participate in both state government work and work within communities in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington). The Prevention Fellow will be hired and managed by Washington State University (WSU), and their daily duties will be co-managed in conjunction with Region 10 supervisors (who may be affiliated with state governments, community organizations, universities, or other prevention organizations).
The fellowship is split into three phases. First, the Prevention Fellow will spend Phase 1 (4 months*) working with the Northwest PTTC team to learn about the PTTC network for workforce development. In Phase 1, Prevention Fellows gain an understanding of the mission and approach of state-level and regional prevention systems. As need is identified, the Prevention Fellow will move into Phase 2 in a location within a Region 10 state (WA/ID/AK/OR). Phase 2 will be approximately 3 months* long. During this time, the Prevention Fellow focuses on how prevention science is applied in the state and in local community coalitions, learning about applying evidence-based approaches at the community level. Phase 2 usually takes place within a state-level or local agency working in the field of prevention. In Phase 3, the Prevention Fellow spends approximately 3 months* serving as a mentee under a current prevention coalition coordinator or other prevention leader, learning the day-to-day operations of a substance misuse coalition.
This position will support prevention providers, Northwest PTTC staff, and Region 10 state and local staff on contracts, statewide, and/or local prevention projects. This includes originating & developing formal education programs and providing technical assistance to communities that are working towards wellness through substance use disorder prevention and mental health promotion. It also includes learning and disseminating information about evidence-based prevention programs supported by prevention science research, in collaboration with WSU and UW researchers, Region 10 state and local prevention agencies, and community members. The Prevention Fellow will also receive coaching on preparing for the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) exam.
*The length of the phases may be modified depending on the hiring timeline and need of placements.
December 10, 2024
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Alaska
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Pacific
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Mountain
(View in your time zone)
Click here to register for the Informational Session for the Prevention Fellowship
Email Clara Hill ([email protected]) with questions.
