What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Associate - Substance Use Prevention (HCCA) position at Mcd Global Health?
Position Type : Full Time
Level : Entry-Level
Location : Hallowell, Maine (Hybrid)
MCD Global Health is a nonprofit global health organization recognized in the United States and around the world as a leader, innovator, and trusted partner.
Our Vision & Mission :
We envision a world in which all people have access to high quality and enduring solutions to improve and maintain their health and well-being. MCD aspires to be a premier partner of choice and an internationally recognized leader, innovator, and trusted partner in applied, cross-national public health solutions. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of people worldwide through enduring, high-quality, cost-effective, and universally accessible public health solutions.
Healthy Communities of the Capital Area (HCCA) is a public health non-profit organization located in Hallowell, ME. HCCA serves Kennebec County, the Central Public Health District, and other statewide and regional efforts related to public health primary prevention, with particular focus on tobacco use prevention and control, substance misuse prevention, and healthy eating and active living. HCCA is home to Gardiner Area Thrives Drug Free Communities Coalition, Maine Farm & Sea to Institution, and implements SNAP-Ed and Maine Prevention Network programming.
HCCA partners with MCD to provide recruitment and human resources services, and serve as HCCA's employer of record. This hybrid remote position is based at HCCA's offices at 105 Second Street, Suite 2B, Hallowell, ME. This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. HCCA's mission is to convene and support people, organizations, and communities to collaborate on quality of life and public health issues.
We are looking to bring onboard a Program Associate - Substance Use Prevention (HCCA), who is a member of the HCCA team and works with other HCCA staff and community partners to implement Maine Prevention Network, including Federal PFS (Partnerships for Success) and Block Grant-specific program objectives throughout Kennebec County, Maine. Objectives include community education, policy and systems change, and community-level environmental enhancements for the prevention of substance-use related diseases. The Program Associate - Substance Use Prevention reports directly to the Associate Program Manager with oversight from the Executive Director.
Job Duties :
- Implement evidence-based prevention strategies in the Maine Prevention Network Central District Substance Use Work Plan throughout Kennebec County in collaboration with HCCA staff and Somerset County partners.
- Participate in appropriate professional development opportunities.
- Utilize written and electronic media for a variety of community awareness strategies.
- Work closely with local, county, public health district, and state partners; and other stakeholders to collaborate and coordinate assessments and implement interventions.
- Attend required meetings and training sessions.
- Assure required data is collected and entered in online and other required reporting systems.
- Assist with grant reporting requirements in order for reports to be accurate and submitted on-time.
- Work closely with HCCA Associate Program Manager and Finance Manager to assure project activity meets budgetary expectations.
- Serve as a spokesperson for substance use prevention, and HCCA.
- Promote positive relationships between and among HCCA and all potential collaborating partners.
- Be a member of HCCA's team of public health professionals, supporting the organization's broad public health goals.
Knowledge, Qualifications and Skills :
Bachelor's degree in health-related field is preferred, however, equivalent related work experience may be considered. The Program Associate - Substance Use Prevention must hold or obtain and maintain certification as a Provisional Prevention Specialist (PS-P) or Certified Prevention Specialist (PS-C) within 60 days of date of hire. Experience working in a non-profit setting and with grant-funded projects is a plus. Additional desired skills include :
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