| Prevention Fellow |
Job Number: 5526
Job Description
Synergy Enterprises, Inc. (SEI) manages the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) Fellowship and Graduate Student Internship Program, on behalf of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Synergy Enterprises, Inc. SEI is an 8(a) certified, woman owned company that provides information technology and management consulting services to a steadily growing local, national, and international clientele in the public and private sectors. The Prevention Fellowship Program invites qualified individuals who are seeking professional growth in the field of substance abuse prevention. Fellows receive a yearly stipend of up to $35,000, with a geographic adjustment to a GS- 5 equivalent salary, and will be required to work 32 hours per week. These individuals will be assigned to a mentor from participating State agencies throughout the United States and U.S. Pacific Jurisdictions. The SAMHSA CSAP Prevention Fellowship Program was launched in 2006 in an effort to build a workforce of substance abuse professionals. During the 2 year fellowship program, which combines Web based and in-person trainings, fellows improve their skills and their knowledge of prevention practices. During their Prevention Fellowship Program experience, fellows focus on acquiring the necessary skills for success in the fields of public and behavioral health. The Prevention Fellowship Program prepares fellows for International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) certification as substance abuse prevention specialists. This professional development program allows fellows to work in State agencies while being supported by State agency mentors; receive prevention training and professional development training; learn a set of core competencies in preparation for the Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) exam; develop management and leadership skills; and prepare themselves for potential opportunities within the prevention field. Working closely with mentors and other leading professionals in the prevention field, fellows undertake projects that help them gain the skills and knowledge necessary to develop and implement state-of-the-art prevention practices. Together, the fellow and the mentor develop a Fellowship Accomplishment Plan (FAP) that defines a core set of well-defined assignments and trainings with associated milestones, objectives and outcomes. Hands-on experience is reinforced by intensive online and inâ person training that focuses on the defined core competencies of the Prevention Fellowship Program. In addition to building competencies in diverse areas of public and behavioral health practice, fellows have the opportunity to develop critical research, writing, evaluation, and presentation skills within a structured training program.
Job Requirements
Individuals seeking selection into the Prevention Fellowship Program must meet the following criteria and provide associated documentation: 1) U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Territories and Pacific Jurisdictions residency; 2) At least two (2) years of college from an accredited academic institution and a minimum of two (2) years paid work experience in public health, behavioral health, clinical or social science areas; or a Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in public health, behavioral health, clinical or social science areas; 3) two letters of recommendation; 4) a detailed essay of 500 words or less on why the candidate should be selected for the fellowship and how the selection would support his or her career goals; and 5) a strong interest in the substance abuse prevention field.
Other Job Information
Applications will be accepted from eligible candidates beginning on Monday, July 19, 2010 and ending, Thursday, August 26, 2010. To apply, complete and submit the online application, which is available at www.seiservices.com/SAMHSA/csap/preventionfellowship.
For additional information, please contact the Prevention Fellowship Program at (240) 485-1700, ext. 122 or e-mail preventionfellowship@seiservices.com.
Selected candidates are tentatively expected to begin the Prevention Fellowship Program on Monday, September 20, 2010. Applicants will be notified of their selection status on or before Wednesday, September 8, 2010.
Job Type: Jobs
Job Area: Health Careers
Work Schedule
Mon - Fri
Part-time
Job Payment Information
Offered amount: $30,000 - $35,000
Wage type: Annual
Job closes: 8/26/2010
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Employer information
Synergy Enterprises, Inc.
8757 Georgia Avenue
Suite 1440
Silver Spring MD 20910
http://www.seiservices.com/samhsa/csap/preventionfellowship
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