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<strong>Subject:</strong> OPEN RECRUITMENT for the 2015-2017 SAMHSA/CSAP Prevention Fellowship Program - Apply by August 14, 2015.
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19, 2015</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Greetings!</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">The Prevention Fellowship Program is proud to announce OPEN RECRUITMENT for the 2015-2017 SAMHSA/CSAP Prevention Fellowship Program.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration¡¯s (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is accepting applications for the Prevention Fellowship Program.
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">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 $37,000, and will be required to work 32
hours per week. <strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> There are 15 Fellow positions available.</span></em></strong> These individuals will be assigned to a mentor from participating State agencies and National Organizations throughout the
United States and U.S. Pacific Jurisdictions. (Visit the application Web site at
</span><a href="http://www.seiservices.com/SAMHSA/csap/preventionfellowship" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">www.seiservices.com/SAMHSA/csap/preventionfellowship</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> for a list of participating locations).</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">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 fellowship will also assist
each fellow in the development and implementation of a Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) service plan for his or her assigned state agency (or organization).</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">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</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="">¡¤<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">work within State agencies or a National Organization, while being supported by mentors;</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="">¡¤<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">receive training in behavioral health, substance abuse prevention, and other professional development area including (but not limited to) health communications, evaluation and data collection, and ethics;</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="">¡¤<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">learn a set of core competencies in preparation for the Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) exam;</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">develop management and leadership skills; and</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">prepare themselves for potential opportunities within the behavioral health field. </span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Fellows will benefit from hands-on experience and trainings in competency areas such as behavioral health promotion, the Strategic Prevention Framework, community organization, public policy and environmental change, program planning,
and evaluation. Fellows will learn new techniques, master best practices in the field, and apply knowledge gained from their professional and cultural experiences.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">A fellow¡¯s responsibilities may include designing, coordinating, implementing, or assessing the performance of substance abuse prevention coalition programs. The work may include participating in data collection and program evaluation;
developing prevention plans to increase substance abuse awareness; developing prevention education programs; and preparing and maintaining reports, records, and documents pertaining to funding sources.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Applications will be accepted from eligible candidates through Friday, August 14, 2015. To apply, candidates may complete and submit the online application, which is available at
</span><a href="http://www.seiservices.com/SAMHSA/csap/preventionfellowship/newapplicant.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">http://www.seiservices.com/SAMHSA/csap/preventionfellowship/newapplicant.aspx</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt">.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Individuals seeking selection into the Prevention Fellowship Program must meet the following criteria and provide associated documentation:</span></p>
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<span style="">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Territories and Pacific Jurisdictions residency;</span></p>
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<span style="">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Must meet at least one (1) of the following education/work experience:</span></p>
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<span style="">a.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">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</span></p>
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<span style="">b.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">a Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in public health, behavioral health, clinical or social science
areas;</span></p>
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<span style="">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Two (2) letters of recommendation from an academic and/or professional reference;</span></p>
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<span style="">4.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">A detailed essay of 500 words or less on why the candidate should be selected for the fellowship and how becoming a Certified Prevention Specialist
would support his or her career goals; and</span></p>
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<span style="">5.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">A strong interest in the substance abuse prevention and behavioral health.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Applicants will be notified of their selection status on or before Friday, September 4, 2015. Selected candidates are tentatively expected to begin the Prevention Fellowship Program on or after September 15, 2015.
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">For additional information, please contact the Prevention Fellowship Program at (240) 485-1700, ext. 3287 or e-mail
</span><a href="mailto:preventionfellowship@seiservices.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">preventionfellowship@seiservices.com</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt">.
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Please pass on this announcement to individuals who would be interested in participating.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Sincerely,</span></p>
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<strong><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt; color:#4F6228">Leika M. Inniss, CPS</span></em></strong></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt; color:#5F497A">Program Support Manager</span></strong></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Phone (240) 485-1700, ext. 3287 Fax: (240) 485-1709</span></p>
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