What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention Program Coordinator position at The Village for Families & Children?
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Prevention Program Coordinator administers and coordinates a substance abuse prevention program, provide documentation, data, and reports of services as required by program policies and funding source. The Prevention Program Coordinator serves as a resource/referral and community liaison between the school district, youth groups and other community organizations.
Starting annual salary range: $45,000 to $51,000
It isnottypical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.
Key Responsibilities
EDUCATION
JOB SUMMARY
The Prevention Program Coordinator administers and coordinates a substance abuse prevention program, provide documentation, data, and reports of services as required by program policies and funding source. The Prevention Program Coordinator serves as a resource/referral and community liaison between the school district, youth groups and other community organizations.
Starting annual salary range: $45,000 to $51,000
It isnottypical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts assessment and strategic planning of a comprehensive alcohol and other drug prevention program including the development of strategic plans, goals and measurable objectives for alcohol and other drug preventions.
- Serves as a resource and support for students who have concerns regarding their or someone elses substance abuse and/or who may be at risk for abuse or dependence.
- Provides substance abuse education and prevention to students.
- Attends trainings, technical assistance meetings and conferences as required.
- Serves as a liaison with treatment providers, staff, students, internal and external departments and agencies.
- Maintains weekly and monthly schedule of activities within the community.
- Collaborates with local evaluator and ensure evaluation deliverables.
- Submits planning documents and all data reporting in the funders prevention data collections system.
- Serves as liaison to DMHAS and participates with DHMAS contracted Training and Technical Assistance.
- Provides technical assistance and capacity building to local coalition partners.
- Volunteer recruitment, training, coordination, and management.
- Develops effective prevention and health promotion strategies that will lead to long-term involvement of community institutions, organizations, and individuals in health promotion and substance abuse prevention leading to reductions in substance abuse rates in the community.
- Oversees coalition activities and associated projects.
EDUCATION
- Bachelors degree in social work, public health, prevention, counseling or related field, from an accredited program required.
- Two to four years of related professional experience.
- A valid drivers license and the ability to drive or obtain transportation to provide services throughout the service area.
- Knowledgeable of the causes and effects of drugs and alcohol addiction and the impact it has on individuals, families, and communities.
- Proficient knowledge in youth development framework and experience with at risk youth populations.
- Experience in developing and facilitating group training events, focus groups and prevention presentations.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with diverse population of students, faculty, staff, external programs and agencies.
- Ability to work both independently and collaborative.
- Demonstrated ability working with data collection, analysis and reporting.
- Demonstrated time management, organizational and supervisory skills.
- Experience with social norms and marketing campaigns.
- Strong written and oral communications skills and interpersonal skills including presentation and public speaking.
- Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment and interact with culturally diverse individuals.
- Experience in coordinating a peer education program.
- Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Salary : $45,000 - $51,000
