Prevention Coordinator

Do you enjoy working with the public? We are looking for someone who is driven, positive, motivated, and organized. We work with youth, communities, businesses, law enforcement, and schools on substance use prevention to promote healthy choices and create community-level change. Training will be provided. This full-time position will coordinate a Drug-Free Communities grant in Delaware County with an office based in Manchester. Please send your cover letter and resume to Jen Stolka, Director of Prevention Services at jstolka@helpingservices.org. Position opened until filled.

HELPING SERVICES | Prevention Coordinator Job Description

Reports To Director of Prevention Services

Qualifications Full-time position with 100% of the time dedicated to the Drug-Free Communities grant. The salary will be based on experience. Classified as Exempt.

BA/BS in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Health Promotion, Education, or a related field. Certified Prevention Specialist or willing to become certified within 2 years of the date of hire. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends when needed. Ability to travel in the service area, overnight within the State of Iowa, and nationally for training. Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills including public speaking. Proficient in basic computer skills. Ability to exercise good judgment and leadership in a variety of situations. EOE. ADA compliant.

Office Location Manchester, Iowa

Target Population Youth 10-18 years and adults in Delaware County

Essential Duties Administrative and Assist in the completion of timely reports to funders or statistical information to agency and
Responsibilities coalition monthly, quarterly, and as requested.

• Comply with the policies and procedures set by the agency and program.
• Support agency electronic communication for currency and accuracy.
• Check in regularly with the Supervisor and participate in an annual evaluation process.

Program

• Implement the Strategic Prevention Framework (a prevention model) including assessment, capacity building, planning, implementing, and evaluating the prevention strategies and programs while including cultural competence and sustainability efforts.

• Assist in the implementation of the grant action plan
• Work closely with the Healthy Delaware County Coalition, youth groups within the schools, Public Health, schools administration, law enforcement, and community members.
• Electronic outreach/education such as Facebook, Instagram, email, and website communication.
• Understand how substance use prevention relates to other disciplines and demonstrate the ability to collaborate within other fields as well as working across agency program divisions.
• Understand and adapt to service changes in the field at the national, state, or local levels.
• Connect program participants to community resources as applicable.
• Participate in initial and ongoing training and mentoring of new staff and volunteers.
• Know and understand the Iowa and federal laws as well as surrounding state laws on substance use and control as it pertains to prevention.
• Participate in the agency needs assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and grant writing as coordinated by the Program Director or Executive Director.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Program Director or Executive Director.

Serving families since 1973, we are dedicated to responding to the current health and safety needs of youth and families through empowerment, support, and education.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $39,000 - $42,000