GCSSPP Coalition Coordinator

 Job Summary: The Coalition Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and facilitating coalition efforts and community engagement activities related to substance use and suicide prevention in Gratiot County by direction of the Gratiot County Substance and Suicide Prevention Program and Child Advocacy. This is a full-time, grant-funded position. Continued employment contingent on successful renewal of funding.

Accountable to: GCSSPP Director

Major Duties:

• Coordinate and facilitate coalition meetings (youth and adult), including agenda development, meeting preparation, follow-up, and support youth coalition awareness activities and events
• Recruit, in coordination with the Program Director, key members for the Coalitions (youth and adult)
• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with community agencies and stakeholders
• Biannually coordinate and conduct the Youth Coalition Leadership Summit
• Biannually support the Michigan Profile for Health Youth Survey (MiPHY) efforts
• Plan and host community events in partnership with program staff, helping increase awareness and engagement around substance use and suicide prevention
• Support data collection, assist in assessing substance use and suicide prevention services, and help prepare reports to support GCSSPP and County initiatives
• Support implementation of evidence-based prevention programs and services
• Adhere to all agency and grant provider policies, procedures, and regulations under the guidance of the Program Director
• Support funding and sustainability efforts as directed by the Program Director
• Effectively communicate Child Advocacy and GCSSPP programs, missions, and initiatives to the community
• Fulfill all travel requirements as needed for training, meetings, and events
• Other duties as assigned      

Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills (including experience in public speaking)
• Data processing and computer skills
• Experience in substance and suicide prevention preferred
• Ability to travel as required; reliable transportation required
• Strong interpersonal skills, good problem solver, consensus builder, and decision maker
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences
• Knowledge of Gratiot County and local systems preferred
• Successful completion of a criminal background check

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred degree in Social Work, Public Administration/Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Health Services, or related field. Three years of experience preferred in the public sector or at a service-oriented agency. MCBAP Prevention Licensure preferred but not required (must obtain certification within two years of hire).

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Exemption Status: Exempt

Position Classification: Full-time/40 hours per week