Why Substance Awareness Center:

SAC’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance misuse and behavioral health disorders in Indian River County through prevention, education, treatment, and recovery support. SAC has been serving the county for the past 30 years and is a highly valued partner in the community.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Prevention Coordinator to join our team. This individual will be responsible for coordinating prevention grants, facilitate meetings and activities on the local level. The activities will focus on:

(1) Increasing the prevention infrastructure of Indian River County through community collaboration;

(2) Decreasing illicit opioid, alcohol, marijuana and vaping use among youth and adults throughout Indian River County

(3) Fostering resilience and hope by developing and implementing comprehensive programs and interventions that promote mental health and well-being among both adults and youth in Indian River County.

Experience working with youth, young adults and adults, in public speaking and skills in various software programs and in using alternative electronic media will be required.

This grant is a funded position with specific milestones and deliverables pre-determined as called for in the work plan. There will be some weekends, evening hours and travel required.

Responsibilities of Prevention Coordinator:

• Assists with implementing all strategies of grand funded initiatives.
• Learn the CTC and SPF process and adheres fidelity working alongside the Director
• Create and promote prevention campaigns within the community and schools.
• Assist with coordination of presentations and trainings with the youth and parents.
• Attend and participate in prevention events and trainings as appropriate and attend Partnership meetings.
• Collaborate with community agencies.
• Coordinate and facilitate the Strengthening Families program.
• Coordinate and facilitate the WISE program.
• Conduct Narcan trainings in the community
• Submit regular reports as required to ensure appropriate progress on work plans.

Required Competencies of Prevention Coordinator:

• Develops communication and interaction within the members
• Establishes rapport with the members
• Allows representatives of the different organizations to express emotion in order to enable progress
• Recognizes, respects and responds to expressions of emotion
• Communicates effectively in order to understand member’s motivation, competency and agenda
• Establishes and maintains a safe and effective working environment
• Establishes a sense of direction/vision with the team
• Demonstrates familiarity with the procedure, structure, ground rules and responsibilities related to work processes
• Respects and preserves confidentiality
• Manages the work process with confidence
• Handles challenges to the work processes
• Is alert to ethical dilemmas and handles them safely
• Develops and adjusts coordination structure to ensure fit with operations
• Takes responsibility for the process
• Adopts a pace which is responsive to the needs of the members
• Seeks for feedback on processes
• Facilitates decision making processes about the order of events consistent with progress
• Encourages productive conversation in meetings
• Keeps stakeholders informed regarding the work progress, and anticipates and flags up possible process changes
• Manages time well
• Manages own pace, energy level and emotions; takes time
• Works toward quality delivery
• Actively participates to determine the deliverables
• Keeps options open to find better solutions
• Finds practical ways to interrelate members` goals
• Remains alert to and picks up on areas for further attention - including data, organizational and personal aspects
• Demonstrates having an attention to the detail and awareness of the bigger picture
• Adheres to standards, and is alert to good practices
• Uses strategies to overcome deadlock in work progress

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or equivalent work experience in public health, education, or community outreach experience required.
• Physical Requirements:
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Bending, reaching, and crouching/kneeling.
• Walking up and down stairs.
• Lifting/carrying objects weighing no more than 50 lbs. Assistance may be requested if needed.
• The Prevention Coordinator may occasionally work extended, irregular, evening and/or weekend hours.
• Additional job duties may be assigned by supervisor as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Vero Beach, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person