Open Positions
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Upstream Prevention invites applications for a full-time Project Coordinator to start January 2020. We welcome applicants with experience in youth substance abuse prevention or mental health promotion, specifically in school-based or social-emotional learning programming. Responsibilities would include supporting strategic planning, coordination with school personnel for implementation, and oversight of evidence-based programming with the school corporations. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in public health (or a related human service field), with at least one year of professional experience in a school or community-based prevention program (or related area). Additional professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Upstream Prevention “seeks to support systems-level changes to promote public health, specifically related to the prevention and reduction of youth substance use, improved mental health of the community, and creating an environment conducive to healthy behaviors for all citizens.” Upstream is a nonprofit and an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applications should email their application packet to finanacial@upstreamprevention.org with the subject: Project Coordinator Application. Application emails should include:
Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. The position is contingent on confirmation of receipt of grant funding, and is a grant funded position (currently) ending on June 30, 2021. Please direct any questions to Kathleen (kathleen@upstreamprevention.org). A full job description can be found here. |
Upstream Prevention invites applications for a full-time Evaluator to start January 2020. We welcome applicants with education or professional experience in program evaluation or analytics. Responsibilities would include the development of evaluation plans and tools, modification of existing tools, analysis of gathered data, and reporting findings to relevant stakeholders. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in public health (or a related human service or analytical field), with at least two years of professional experience in program evaluation. Additional professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, or extensive educational training may be considered in lieu of professional experience..
Upstream Prevention “seeks to support systems-level changes to promote public health, specifically related to the prevention and reduction of youth substance use, improved mental health of the community, and creating an environment conducive to healthy behaviors for all citizens.” Upstream is a nonprofit and an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applications should email their application packet to finanacial@upstreamprevention.org with the subject: Evaluator Application. Application emails should include:
Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. The position is contingent on confirmation of receipt of contract funding, and is a contract-funded position (currently) ending on June 30, 2021. Please direct any questions to Kathleen (kathleen@upstreamprevention.org). A full job description can be found here. |
Current Staff
Kathleen Anderson is the founder and Executive Director of Upstream Prevention, Inc. She is an IC&RC Certified Prevention Specialist with a Master of Public Affairs (University of Missouri) and a B.S. in Psychology (Missouri State University). While working on her MPA, she was awarded the Mel Carnahan Public Service Fellowship and was the 2013 Stanley L. Botner award recipient. She got her start in prevention as a research assistant for Missouri’s Partners in Prevention, before moving to Indiana to work at the Indiana Prevention Resource Center at Indiana University-Bloomington as a Research Associate and Community Prevention Specialist.
Michelle McMahon is the Community Coordinator of Empower Johnson County. Michelle was instrumental in the development of Empower Johnson County and was officially hired as Community Coordinator in October 2016, following the funding announcement of the Drug Free Communities Support Program Grant. Michelle holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.A. in Early Childhood Education. In 2017, Michelle became a graduate of the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America National Coalition Academy. She is also a Certified Peer Program Educator through the National Association of Peer Program Professionals, an FFA Leadership Center Challenge Course & Low Ropes Certified Facilitator and trained to provide numerous evidence-based tobacco and substance use prevention programs.
Miranda Broomfield is the Assistant Community Coordinator for Empower Johnson County. She is an Internationally Certified Prevention Specialist through IC&RC, as well a National Trainer for the Strengthening Families Program. Miranda began her prevention career in Morgan County as the Program Director and Interim Executive Director of Morgan County Substance Abuse Council. She has lived in Johnson County for more than 10 years and is thrilled to be part of the team at Upstream Prevention/Empower Johnson County. This position allows her to make a difference in the county where her family lives and her two daughters attend school. Youth substance prevention is Miranda’s passion, and she is excited to support youth, parents, and all six Johnson County school systems with their prevention needs.