Job description
Job Posting Title
Director of Prevention Services
Agency
265 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Supervisory Organization
Department of Education–Oliver Hodge Education Building
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
December 20, 2022
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
$70,000
Job Description
Everybody needs a job but only extraordinary people work here! The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is the primary agency charged with overseeing K-12 public education in Oklahoma. Team OSDE is creative and dedicated to making a difference every day in the lives of the school districts and students we support. We work directly with the state’s 500+ school districts and the legislature to ensure that Oklahoma students receive the quality education they deserve. If you are looking for a rewarding career that positively affects the lives of children, you are in the right place! For more about OSDE please visit our website at
www.sde.ok.gov
JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for an analytical, empathetic and effective communicator to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be organized, self-motivated, and be comfortable working in a wide range of settings including schools. To be successful this person will be highly organized with knowledge of prevention programs and services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, public/behavioral health or related field [official transcripts required upon hire];
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Two (2) years’ experience in education;
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One (1) year of experience in social work, public/behavioral health, substance abuse prevention, mental and emotional disorders prevention, violence prevention or other closely related field.
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An equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of the above-defined professional experience for each year of the required education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Master’s degree education, social work, public/behavioral health or related field [official transcripts required upon hire];
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Current Prevention Specialist certification;
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Knowledge of systems level prevention and/or health promotion science.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
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Possess strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills;
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Take a proactive approach and work independently; meet deadlines consistently;
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Collaborate as a team player with other agency staff to deliver quality programs and services; willingness to provide courteous, consistent, and efficient customer service;
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Be adept at interacting with people of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds, embracing diversity and inclusion;
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Demonstrate excellent planning and organizational skills; attention to detail;
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Possess excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines;
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Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills; strong supervisory and leadership skills;
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Have the ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate;
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Have the ability to function well in an, at times, stressful, fast paced and deadline driven environment; Be attentive to detail and committed to excellence in all aspects of work;
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Anticipate needs, be resourceful and have ability to build strong employee partnerships within the organization; Reliable, dependable and punctual attendance;
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Remain knowledgeable of current trends, best practices, and research in prevention services;
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Thorough knowledge of evidence-based and best practice alcohol, drug, violence, suicide and bullying prevention programs/strategies and the principles of Coordinated School Health/School Health Index;
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Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Department of Education’s Principles of Effectiveness and Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services’ (ODMHSAS) standards/framework for prevention;
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Thorough knowledge of available mental health, substance abuse, and social services / resources for youth and families;
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Experience providing individual/group consultation and training to schools or youth serving organizations on health/safety and prevention;
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Ability to address needs of the whole child including life-skills and academic success;
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Knowledge and experience using a Multi-Tiered System of Support for prevention services;
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Thorough knowledge of federal and state school laws, rules and regulations;
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Knowledge of the procedures and techniques of preparing grant applications and state contracts;
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Ability to adapt to an automated work environment using technology; to maintain quality documentation and records;
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Establish a prevention program that combines resources and expertise of OSDE and ODMHSAS for the purpose of integrating and promoting evidence-based prevention resources to improve student achievement; collaborate with staff from OSDE and ODMHSAS to achieve goals;
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Promote evidence-based school and community-based prevention programs/strategies to local education agencies;
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Partner with community groups to raise awareness of and decrease bullying; provide counseling and assistance to schools on alcohol and drug prevention strategies;
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Provide consultation/technical assistance to individuals and local education agencies on issues of best practice alcohol, drug, violence, mental and emotional disorders, bullying prevention and healthy school climate; respond to inquiries for information;
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Organize professional development in evidence-based prevention programs/services to disseminate current ideas, methods, techniques, and uses of materials at elementary, middle and secondary levels;
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Coordinate training and technical assistance to local education agencies on issues of safe and healthy school practices and prevention related to alcohol, drugs, violence, mental and emotional disorders, and bullying;
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Represent OSDE at related partner agency councils and committees;
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Liaison with the ODMHSAS and Department of Health on coordination of student behavior surveys;
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Identify/prepare funding applications for eligible school-based prevention services; maintain program records and prepare high quality reports as required;
TRAVEL
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30% in-state/out-of-state travel may be required to conduct, facilitate and/or attend meetings and trainings.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
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This is a field-based position and requires travel in and around Oklahoma, with occasional visits to the Oklahoma State Department of Education in Oklahoma City for departmental meetings and trainings;
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The work environment for this position includes:
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Home office setting;
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Travel to school districts in Oklahoma.
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Occasional periods of standing, reaching, and bending;
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While performing the duties of the job, employee is frequently required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
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Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine/printer, office telephone;
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Frequently ascends/descends stairs;
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Frequently communicates with others accurately and effectively;
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Frequently lift to 25 lbs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis;
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Successful completion of pre-employment background check;
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Must possess a US drivers’ license to perform necessary job-related travel.
BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS
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Generous benefit allowance in addition to salary to off-set insurance costs, more information athttps://www.ebd.ok.gov
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11 Paid Holidays
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15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
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Compensatory Time for FLSA Exempt and Nonexempt Employees
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Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS) participation with all contributions paid by the employer, more information athttps://www.ok.gov/TRS
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Employee Assistance Program
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Longevity Bonus for years of service
EEO STATEMENT
The Oklahoma Department of Education provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OSDE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
DISCLAIMER
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; this job description is subject to change at any time. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
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