What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director | Stop Access Coalition position at Gandara Center?
Why Work for Gandara:
Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!
Benefits:
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
- Paid vacations
- Paid holidays
- 8 discretionary days
- Mileage Reimbursement
Salary
- Salary Range | $55,000 - $65,000
Additional Benefits:
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Culturally Diverse population
- Clinical Licensing Support
Job Title: Program Coordinator
Work Location: Greater Springfiled
*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V
*Union/Non-Union
Job Summary:
The Stop Access Coalition is a county- wide coalition that works with youth, parents and other stakeholders to reduce and prevent underage drinking, youth use of marijuana, use of tobacco and tobacco products including electronic smoking devices. The Stop Access Coalition Coordinator is responsible for the overall planning and implementation of coalition activities. All coalition activities are developed through planning meetings in collaboration with coalition members and partners.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide coordination of all coalition activities
- Understanding of policies, environmental and systems change
- Work with partners and stakeholders to develop a work plan and implement
- Oversee the implementation of coalition activities
- Work with partners to ensure required outcomes are achieved
- Recruit new coalition members
- Develop and maintain a social media presence
- Supervise interns and volunteers as needed for projects
- Represent the agency in relevant community meetings
- Attend internal and external meetings and trainings as required by the agency and its funders
- Responsible for the timely collection and submission of program reports and data
- Responsible for the timely submission of all agency paperwork in accordance with agency policies
- Responsible for promoting the values of safety, cooperation, communication and inclusiveness in all agency activities
Minimum Qualifications:
- BA/BS in public health, human services, social work or a related field is preferred,
- Commitment to community collaboration
- Understanding of and ability to work through a health equity framework.
- Experience with Evidence Based Programming is preferred.
- Knowledge of social media
- Experience with programs involving policy change, communication, strategic planning and community mobilization to change community norms preferred.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships
- Excellent writing, oral, computer and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to the goals and mission of the agency
- Supports the mission and goals of the agency
The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000