What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention Program Manager position at DCCCA?
Full-Time
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
- Develops program goals and objectives to formulate the Douglas County strategic plan
- Supports mobilization efforts in Douglas County to address behavioral health issues
- Provides grant oversight and budget monitoring for multiple grant projects
- Supervises staff and coordinates multiple grant projects
- Coordinates program development, implementation, reporting, and evaluation as necessary to meet funding requirements
- Manages coordination and subject matter content during the development of meetings, trainings, events, and conferences
- Tracks and manages components required for project reporting, including budget monitoring
- Provides supervision of Youth Empowerment and Prevention efforts
- Provides supervision of school-based prevention strategies
- Manages facilitation and coordination of Engage Douglas County meetings
- Implements relevant prevention initiatives, including educating communities and youth to reduce the prevalence of substance misuse, suicide prevention, and mental health promotion
- Provides training and technical assistance to community partners on substance misuse, suicide prevention, and mental health promotion
- Manages other prevention projects as assigned in partnership with other prevention staff
- Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day including early morning or evening hours
- Other duties as assigned as needed
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
- At least two years of prevention experience preferred
- Community organization and facilitation experience preferred
- Must have community mobilization skills and the ability to build community relationships
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and efficient work practices
- Training and experience in substance use prevention or human services preferred
- Able to build consensus and support among diverse teams
- Knowledge of community systems and their relevance to community change
- Able to interact with a variety of interest and cultural groups
- Able to develop and articulate a clear vision
- Computer knowledge and proficiency required
- Reporting skills and the ability to maintain records required
- Must possess a valid state Driver's License, in force automobile liability insurance, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization's insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position