The Town of Dedham seeks highly qualified candidates for the position of Program Director to provide professional administrative and technical duties for the Town of Dedham’s community coalition to prevent youth substance use, Dedham Organization for Substance Awareness (DOSA), and all other work as required.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree in Social Work or Public Health
• Three years of experience in human service or public health; or
• Comparable private sector work; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license
• Must receive an acceptable CORI/SORI report

Knowledge, Ability and Skill

• Knowledge of evidence-based substance use prevention strategies.
• Experience working on community partnerships with diverse populations, youth development, community public health and substance use prevention.
• Working knowledge of grant writing, budget preparation and grant management and reporting.
• Experience in examining and applying research and science including knowledge of surveys and data collection.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and new software programs as needed.
• Ability to organize and maintain detailed and extensive records and prepare reports.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to relate and communicate in a positive manner and deal tactfully and appropriately with the public, vendors, and town departments. Recognizes when communication should be referred to a supervisor.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the coalition involving all activities, meetings, trainings, presentations, youth and parent surveys and evaluation assessments.
• Facilitates coalition communication, data collection, research, and the distribution of materials to the community via media outlets and other engagement opportunities.
• Coordinates daily grant compliance activities, reporting programmatic and financial requirements.
• Writes and submits annual Continuation grants.
• Supervises the coalition’s Program Coordinator.
• Serves as lead in identifying and evaluating existing policies within the community that address youth access to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD).
• Collaborates with coalition members and related agencies for ongoing assessment and evaluation of processes and initiatives.
• Coordinates training, events, and provides support to coalition infrastructure.
• Attends trainings and meetings to keep abreast of local and national trends surrounding substance use prevention and public health policies.
• Assists with Health Department office coverage as needed.
• Performs other similar or related duties as required or as situation dictates.

Job Environment/Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimal physical effort is usually required in performing duties under typical office conditions or in the community. Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk. The employee is frequently required to sit, speak, hear, and use hands, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, controls, or equipment and reach with hands and arms. The employee is routinely required to walk and to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance and peripheral vision and the ability to read routine documents and to use a computer. The employee is required to have the cognitive ability and focus and manage detailed tasks. The employee operates standard office equipment, including scanner, computer, calculator, telephone, copy machine, fax machine and postal equipment. The employee may be subject to mental and emotional situations that require mental resilience.

How to Apply

Please submit your electronic application with your resume and cover letter here.

The town of Dedham is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate our diverse community by respecting and appreciating our individual differences. Our inclusive culture energizes all of us to belong, collaborate, and grow.