What are the responsibilities and job description for the Impaired Driving Reduction Program Coordinator position at City of Madison, WI?
General Description
THIS IS A LIMITED TERM EMPLOYMENT (LTE) POSITION WITH AN EXPECTED DURATION OF TWO (2) YEARS
This position supports the Vision Zero initiative to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes related to impaired driving. The position will implement the impaired driving reduction elements in the City’s US DOT Safe Streets for All grant and complete the necessary reports and program evaluations required by the grant. This position is responsible for the implementation of alcohol harm reduction and prevention strategies to reduce the burden of alcohol related crashes in the City of Madison. Objectives include developing a safe ride program for non-tavern league member businesses, as well as research and surveillance for ‘click and collect’ purchasing. The position will work both independently and in collaboration with the Public Health Program Coordinator within the Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction team from Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC).
IMPORTANT:
Please attach a cover letter (2 page maximum) with your application and highlight your relevant experience related to the following:
- Project management
- Strategic Communications
**APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT AN ATTACHED COVER LETTER ADDRESSING THE ITEMS ABOVE WILL IMMEDIATELY BE ELIMINATED FROM CONSIDERATION.**
Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
The City of Madison is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan. We value diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply!
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Program Planning, Development and Coordination
- Provide overall coordination and planning of a safe ride expansion program.
- Research and provide surveillance for click and collect purchasing efforts.
- Engage community partners, businesses (bars, taverns), and festivals.
- Work with the Unit Manager/Public Health Program Coordinator to create a work plan and evaluate impact of current strategies.
- Research evidence-based programs from other states and municipalities.
- Participate in Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction unit team meetings as well as Vision Zero staff team meetings.
- Develop key communication strategies to address driving under the influence of alcohol.
- Work with community partners, businesses, and festivals to create messaging and promotional materials to prevent impaired driving.
- Work with Public Health Communications Team and Vision Zero team to post relevant and timely social media.
- Contribute to data gathering for annual Burden of Alcohol in Dane County report and the Safe Streets for All quarterly report.
- Assist in Emergency Preparedness functions by completing required Emergency Preparedness training.
- Be prepared to respond as directed to all hazards when PHMDC’s emergency response plan and/or Incident Command Center is activated.
- Attend required HIPAA Privacy and Security training regarding federal and state law related to confidentiality requirements. Know and abide by program-specific confidentiality policies and procedures that ensure client privacy and electronic health records security. Inform the Privacy Officer of areas that need improvement and prevent HIPAA violations and to create a culture of confidentiality compliance.
- Actively participate in quality improvement activities to effect positive change in programs and the Department by indicating areas needing improvement, offering possible solutions, helping to gather data that will inform decisions, and working with others to test and implement new practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- One (1) year of experience in substance use prevention, substance use harm reduction, or a related field (i.e. community development, behavioral health, health education, project management, community organizing/engagement, coalition development, health equity); AND
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Health, Health Education, Communications or related field.
If an applicant does not possess the specific requirements outlined above, HR will review the application materials to determine if the applicant possesses the following equivalent experience:
Four (4) years of experience in applying the following:
- Computer software applicable to the duties of the position.
Two (2) years of experience in applying the following:
- Principles of substance use prevention, substance use harm reduction, or a related field.
- Project management techniques.
- Contract and agreement administration.
- Leading multi-department project teams.
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to work effectively with multicultural communities.
Special Requirements
- Ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position.
- Availability to work as required occasionally during nights, weekends, and during special events. Work related to public health emergencies may require availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Conferences or seminars may require travel outside of Dane County.
Physical requirements:
Employee will work at a computer for extended periods. Work involves walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, twisting, turning, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, and reaching within normal ranges. Ability to lift and move a variety of work-related materials weighing up to 25 pounds (with/without assistance). Prolonged computer and phone use. Manual dexterity using fine and gross motor skills. Ability to speak and be heard by others. Ability to see and hear within normal ranges with or without corrective devices.
- Payroll title for this position is Administrative Analyst 3.
