What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Prevention Project Coordinator position at Educational Service District 112 - WA?
- Serves as a staff member for the coalition to plan, implement and report on prevention strategies.
- Develops and writes, in partnership with coalition members, the strategic action plan and work plan utilizing the Strategic Prevention Framework.
- Recruit and retain membership on the coalition and support from local key stakeholders/leaders.
- Function as a liaison among the coalition members, funders and other partners and with the community.
- Coordinate regular meetings to ensure implementation of strategic plans.
- Develop and manage coalition budgets in coordination with coalition leadership and fiscal agent.
- Consult and train coalition members on the strategic prevention framework and implementing prevention strategies.
- Report on the progress towards goals and objectives of the strategic plan in compliance with grant requirements.
- Provide or coordinate services, implement activities and manage coalition trainings with the guidance of the coalition members.
- Work with coalition members to develop and monitor outcomes.
- Coordinate community outreach efforts (i.e. Presentations, newsletter, volunteer recruitment, school education awareness events, and media campaigns).
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Health Education, Communications, Social Sciences, or closely related field OR a High School Diploma or GED and four years of experience in Youth Substance Use Prevention.
- Two years of experience of community based prevention coalitions.
- Knowledge of substance abuse prevention and prevention science, community development and mobilization, youth development principles, and community organizing approaches.
- Ability to create and sustain effective relationships with community partners, foster and share leadership among individuals in the community, and build bridges among diverse community members and organizations.
- Master's degree.
- Excellent oral and written communication; public speaking and training; group and meeting facilitation; word processor, spreadsheet, and internet skills; ability to learn new concepts quickly; and self-motivated with ability to work independently.
- Travel required within ESD 112 Region.
- Extended or flexible hours as necessary.
- Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
- Certified Prevention Professional, or ability to obtain credential within 12 months of hire.
Educational Service District 112 is an Equal Opportunity Employer