Prevention Programs Coordinator

Center for Human Development, Inc. is seeking a full-time Public Health  Prevention Programs Coordinator. 

CHD Prevention programs coordinator encompasses community and state interventions, surveillance and evaluation, communications, screening interventions, and state administration and management to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use and associated effects, across the lifespan. Job duties for Prevention Programs Coordinator will involve management of programs expenditures within a given budget.

Come work and play in one of the most scenic valleys in the United States. CHD is located at the eastern base of the Blue Mountains, one of Oregon's largest and oldest mountain ranges. Enjoy unlimited year-round outdoor recreation. Join us and be a part of team that makes a difference in the community we serve. CHD values work-life balance and offers flexible schedules and generous time-off. 

The Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, or related field or has the same knowledge level, can perform the same work as the degreed employees, and has attained advanced knowledge through a combination of work experience and intellectual instruction. Certified Prevention Specialist preferred or willingness to pursue credentialing. Experience in coordination of delivery of health promotion, coordination of implementation of primary prevention projects, and development of community coalitions.
• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s license and be insurable for client service purposes, travel between business offices, and to attend required meeting and/or trainings. 
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200-407-007-0370 and drug screening.

• Essential Job Functions:

• Knowledge of Risk and Protective Factors, the 6 CSAP Prevention Strategies, the Social Ecological model, and the National Academies of Medicine Continuum of Care or willingness to learn. 
• Ability to work well with others from a variety of disciplines, and conflict management skills. 
• Must demonstrate critical thinking, respond flexibly to changing needs, provide leadership to create key values and shared vision, apply effective problem-solving skills, balance multiple priorities, and the ability to use sound judgment in responding to client issues and concerns.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, emotional intelligence.
• Ability to interact in an empathetic and nonjudgmental manner with culturally diverse populations and persons experiencing a wide range of social conditions.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with all levels of staff, establishing and maintaining collaborative professional relationships.
• Ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality, and practice ethical conduct.
• Willingness to learn and engage in conversations about problem gambling, addiction, drug use prevention, harm reduction, and risk.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Proficiency with use of computers (desktop, laptop, tablet).
• Serve as primary point of contact for state programs related to this position.

• Maintain compliance with the Service Element Language (SE) governing Health Services Division, Problem Gambling Prevention Services.

• Maintain compliance with the Program Element Language (PE) governing Public Health Division, Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention Division.

• Develop biennial work plans and budget s according to state program requirements.
• Attend and participate in applicable program calls, webinars, meetings and trainings; including New Coordinator Orientation provided by state staff.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners and work in
• Participate in state and local health equity trainings, committees, and implement practices advancing health equity where possible.
• Participate in local coalitions and work groups that are relevant to prevent and reduce the use and associated effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs across the lifespans.
• Collaborate with champions to educate the community about the health risks associated with gambling, alcohol, tobacco, and other substance use. Highlight how these issues can disproportionately affect vulnerable groups. Enlist the support of local champions to advocate for health equity.
• Educate about, and strive to reduce, disparities in the burden of substance misuse by focusing on policy, systems, and environmental strategies.
• Promote and make available information about Oregon Problem Gambling Resources (opgr.org), treatment services and other recovery resources.
• Maintain accurate records and complete periodic reports in a timely manner.
• Work in coordination with CHD Director of Community Relations and Marketing to utilize earned and paid media, social media and CHD website to communicate information about ADPEP and problem gambling prevention to the public.
• Attend and participate in internal team and all-staff meetings.
• Regular physical attendance at the employee’s facility is required. During their first six months of employment, CHD employees must work on site.
• Courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, outside agency personnel and the public.

Benefits:

Full-time position with attractive benefit package that includes paid time off, medical plan that includes acupuncture, chiropractic and naturopathic, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, excellent retirement benefit with generous contribution to 401k after orientation, Professional Development Plan, one month paid renewal leave every 7 years, annual employee appreciation picnics and dinners, Mental Health Days, gym discounts, and more.

The Area:

 Tired of the rat race? La Grande, Oregon is a small town in Eastern Oregon that offers fresh air, a strong community presence, virtually no traffic, and lots of outdoor recreation in the surrounding Blue Mountains.  Enjoy hiking, horseback and mountain bike trails, and ATV access at Mt. Emily Recreation Area, bird watching at Ladd Marsh, picnics along the Grande Ronde River, inland links style golf courses and more. Home of Eastern Oregon University.

To apply please visit our website https://www.chdinc.org/employment. Cover Letter REQUIRED with application.

If you need assistance please call 541-962-8881 or email hr@chdinc.org .

Salary : $4,195 - $6,484