Care coordinator

Position Description : Communities That Care (CTC) Coordinator

Department : Promise

Position Grade : N / A

Supervisor : Promise Deputy Director

FLSA Status : Non-exempt

Revision date : September 2024

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Deputy Director and the PSSL Gang & Substance Misuse Prevention (GASMP) Coalition Chair, the Communities That Care (CTC) Coordinator plans, organizes and builds community support for the GASMP Coalition's CTC program.

The CTC Coordinator will interact with community leaders, partner organizations, residents and volunteers to facilitate program goals and objectives to better address root issues in the City related to substance misuse by targeting prevention efforts to reduce risk factors and strengthen protective factors in the four domains of community, family, school and peer / individual.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

CTC Coalition Management :

1.1 Uses effective group facilitation skills to help guide the coalition through the CTC planning and implementation process.

1.2 Helps the community to complete the CTC Milestones & Benchmarks.

1.3 Coordinates efforts to identify and solve problems in completing the Milestones & Benchmarks, and assists in implementing solutions.

1.4 Works with the core workgroup to recruit key leaders and potential community board members.

1.5 Prepares for and leads the CTC workshops in appropriate order and timing for effective community progress, with support from the CTC coach.

1.6 Handles community board meeting preparation & follow-up.

1.7 Prepares documentation & reports as needed.

1.8 Facilitates delegation of community prevention board tasks, including but not limited to collecting, organizing, and analyzing data;

community outreach and public relations; and board meetings. Leads discussions related to project planning and maintenance.

1.9 Works with community prevention board members, members of the larger community and the CTC coach to develop and implement a comprehensive community prevention plan.

1.10 Works with the community board to establish systems for the community prevention board to monitor the implementation of selected interventions.

1.11 Works with community board leadership or designated workgroup to oversee implementation of the preventive interventions selected by the community prevention board.

1.12 Coordinates dissemination of CTC information to key leaders, schools and other youth service providers and the public.

Makes presentations and prepares community board members for community outreach.

1.13 Assists in writing grant proposals, reports, concept papers and other materials needed to obtain funding.

1.14 Under direction of community board leadership or funding workgroup, develops and manages budget.

2. Support Promise South Salt Lake Prevention Projects :

2.1 Data collection and organization

2.2 Monthly reporting

2.3 Resource navigation and support with relevant referrals

2.4 Community classes and workshops

2.5 Afterschool Program leader training

3. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• 2-4 years relevant experience which may include Associates or Bachelor's Degree in a related field and / or experience.
• Experience working with youth and family development, experience administering various youth or family programs with a high degree of community involvement;

and working knowledge of various youth organizations and their interaction with the community. Experience with boards and commissions preferred.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience working with youth in individual and group settings.
• Proven track record of working with underrepresented or under-resourced populations.
• Evidence of commitment to the mission of Promise South Salt Lake including youth leadership, youth development, and accessibility.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to self-start, learn new skills, and work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, and the public.
• Skills in professional office settings, including knowledge of common computer software including the Microsoft Office and Google suites.
• Willingness to be trained in First Aid and CPR.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully performing the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Due to the nature of this position, the applicant must successfully pass an initial criminal background check, subsequent checks and continuously meet the requirements of the Bureau of Criminal Identification.

Last updated : 2024-11-11

Salary : $35