Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) Coordinator

“Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career” 
This is a grant funded position, through 5/31/2027 with possibility of extension
Salary Range: $50,108.92 - $65,767.96. 

This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity consideration included an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirement for the job.

This role is on-site 5 days a week, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Occasional evening and weekends events are required.

This role requires 30% travel. Vehicle is not provided. Mileage is reimbursed for business related travel.

About Us
At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all.As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDC foundation explains that “Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease”. Come be a part of Mecklenburg County’s Public Health department’s vision to “assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations.

Specific JobDescription:
TheTriple P Coordinator is a grant-funded position with the Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal & Child Health (ICO4MCH) initiative. TheTriple P Coordinator leads in implementation and evaluation of the PositiveParenting Program (Triple P) in a multi-county region with organizations andindividuals serving children ages 0-5. Coreresponsibilities include recruiting trainees to complete Triple Paccreditation, coaching trained Triple P practitioners, working with aninterdisciplinary Community Action/Implementation Team, coordinating peersupport groups, facilitating information sessions and Seminars, and collaboratingacross community agencies at the local and state levels. 

Triple P works toreduce child maltreatment, out of home placements, and behavioral problems inchildren and adolescents. Triple P also aims to improve the overall health ofchildren through increasing parenting confidence and competence.
Position responsibilities include:
Targeted recruitment of partners with vested interest in the 0-5 population, specifically Childcare Centers, Faith Communities, and Pediatric practices
Providing Triple P Information presentations, Seminars and Discussion Group to stimulate community interest
Coordinating Triple P trainings for Mecklenburg and Union counties (MCH Initiative) or a larger multi-county region (Title V)
Ensuring the collection of data evaluating the impact of select Triple P strategies
Assisting with developing and implementing sustainability plans to maintain Triple P beyond the grant period
Coordinating and implementing ‘Stay Positive’ media campaign in collaboration with Triple P International

Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of two years of public relations, communications, or related experience.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications or directly related field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications
• May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• May need to obtain and maintain a Mecklenburg County Operator's Permit
• Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be able to travel between Mecklenburg and surrounding counties and across the state as needed
Must demonstrate strong organizational, time management, and implementation skills
Comprehensive knowledge of child development.
Must have knowledge and understanding of diverse cultures
Must possess effective communication skills with the public, clients, staff, peers and management
Must exhibit strong interpersonal and soft skills, and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders
Must possess strong organizational, time management, and implementation skills
Must possess problem solving, conflict resolution, critical and strategic thinking and analytical skills
Must be able to collaborate, influence decisions, build trust, and respect diverse perspectives

Computer Skills

Must possess intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook skills

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable
accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or
working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions
may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.