Program and Prevention Manager

Position Title: Program and Prevention Manager

Location: Reno, Nevada

Salary Range $45,000 - $50,000 DOE

Classification: Exempt

Start Date: April 1, 2025

Position Summary

The Program and Prevention Manager leads programming at an LGBTQ community center including responsibility for grant funded youth drug and alcohol prevention programs and community center programs. Preparing reports and maintaining appropriate filing systems for reporting on grant funded programming is an essential function of the position. The ideal candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to organize their work using tools such as the Google suite of applications and the Microsoft Office suite as well have the ability to learn specific interfaces for demographic reporting required by funders.

Program Management:

• Coordinate a portfolio of programs including community-led programs of a social nature for our youth, transgender and senior populations.

• Coordinate programs related to primary prevention at Our Center and in partnership with coalition members in the community.

• Train program leads and volunteers on Our Center policy and procedures.

• Work with the Marketing Coordinator to promote programming in the community and do outreach to underserved populations.

• Manage program development process.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, public health or a related field required; Master’s degree (preferred).

• Experience working with people.

• Excellent writing and presentation skills.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to achieve goals through coordination of many individuals and activities.

• Ability to accept and work within a wide variety of cultural, educational, and religious differences.

• Flexibility and willingness to cooperate with the team.

Expectation is to become a certified Prevention Specialist and complete the Prevention Specialist exam within one year of being in the position.

Physical Requirements:

Working conditions are typically in a controlled environment, but some outdoor activities might be conducted in conjunction with outreach. Primarily a sedentary role, but some walking or standing may be required. Outreach programming includes traveling to area schools and traveling to community outreach events.

• Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability and property damage insurance on the vehicle used is required.

• Required to regularly talk or hear to communicate effectively.

• Required to frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel, especially in use of computers.

• Required to occasionally bend, stoop, or lift up to 25 pounds as necessary.

• May be required to occasionally travel or work outside of the office for limited amounts of time.

* Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Background Check and Fingerprinting Requirement:

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe environment for children, Our Center requires all applicants for positions involving direct interaction with children to undergo a thorough background check and fingerprinting process. This requirement is in accordance with our dedication to child safety and our adherence to applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to complete a comprehensive background check. This check may include verification of education, employment history, criminal records, and any other relevant information necessary to assess suitability for working with children.

Fingerprinting Procedure:

Applicants will also need to undergo fingerprinting prior to their first day on the job, which will be used to conduct a criminal background check through relevant law enforcement agencies and databases.

Confidentiality and Compliance:

All information obtained through the background check and fingerprinting process will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and used solely for evaluating eligibility for employment. Our Center complies with all legal requirements regarding the use and storage of such information.

Note: Completion of a satisfactory background check and fingerprinting is a condition of employment for this position. Candidates unwilling to undergo these checks or who do not pass may be disqualified from consideration.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or other legally protected characteristic or status. Employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have received, reviewed, and understand the requirements, essential functions and duties, and physical requirements of the position. I acknowledge that I am able and willing to perform and meet all aspects of the position outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that the aspects of the job may change or be requested without specific inclusion in this job description.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Medical Specialty:

• Public Health

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Nights as needed
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Reno, NV 89502 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Reno, NV 89502: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000