Community Collaboration Program (CCP) Prevention Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: Community Collaboration Program (CCP) Prevention Coordinator

Helpline Youth Counseling, Inc. (HYC), a nonprofit agency has been providing youth services in Southeast Los Angeles County since 1971 with a primary purpose of providing therapeutic counseling and assistance to at-risk, low-income children, youth and their families.

Mission

The mission of HYC is to serve youth and their families by promoting the development of strong individuals and families in their community. This is accomplished through education, therapeutic approaches, advocacy, and the utilization of community resources.

HYC has an immediate opening for a full-time Prevention Coordinator for the Community Collaboration Program. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Youth Services, the Prevention Coordinator will be responsible for the growth and development of staff and will be responsible for implementing best practices for optimal quality of services to the community.

• Be responsible for the overall operation of the Community Collaboration Program (CCP) including the supervision of staff, monitoring of services, contract compliance and evaluation.
• Be responsible for the implementation of the County Approved Work Plan, which includes an Agency-led Community Assessment, Logic Model, Evidenced-Based Programs, and SPA-Summit/Conference.
• Be responsible for the development, coordinating and maintaining of SPA-Based Coalition comprised of local community residents (youth, young adults, and adults), leaders, non-substance use focused businesses, substance use prevention providers, and other from the SPA-7 community.
• Ability to implement evidence-based strategies and prevention concepts to address substance use related community problems and contributing factors.
• Assist in providing comprehensive community assessments to youth, young adults, and other community members in SPA-
• Lead SPA-Based Coalition and must be willing and able to provide support and technical assistance for all community partners.
• Develop, organize, and collaborate to coordinate substance prevention activities and events.
• Be responsible for management of community-based services at all HYC locations, which also includes management of services provided at various sites within the community.
• Monitor the fulfillment of the contract, including accurate documentation of all service activities, preparation, and submission of contract reports, monitor outcome performance and compliance with all contract requirements in accordance with Federal, State, County, City and agency Quality Assurance guidelines.
• Be the central point of contact for the County regarding the program and its services to the community.
• Collaborate with Clinical Quality Assurance to ensure proper staff orientation, training, documentation, and audit preparedness for all clinical and mental health contracts
• In coordination with finance department, provide budgetary oversight of program administration and ensure program revenue and expenses are within the adopted annual budget.
• Attending and supporting all County Department and related external meetings.
• Oversee training and cross training programs and ensure all associates are aware of and comply with company, government and customer regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions, and deadlines. Participate in training programs and webinars as required.
• Represent the Agency in the Community by participating in collaborative, interagency coalitions, and community organizations to address critical issues related to promoting Coalition goals in Southeast Los Angeles County.
• Attend assigned meetings and perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Prevention Coordinator shall have, at minimum, a Bachelors degree in a human service field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Prevention Coordinator shall have at least three (3) years of demonstrated previous experience within the last five (5) years working in the field of substance abuse prevention.
• Prevention Coordinator must be able to receive certification as a Certified Prevention Specialist under the Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals.
• Prevention Coordinator shall be able to effectively communicate, in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including most evenings and weekends.
• Strong relationship-building and organizational skills.
• Experience developing, providing, and/or evaluating environmental prevention programs/services.
• Experience in conducting activities that align with the Spectrum of Prevention and Strategic Prevention Framework.
• Experience in leading, facilitating, engaging and/or organizing community members, schools, businesses, and other stakeholders in the implementation/adoption of a community and/or population-based effort.
• Competency to work with the various ethnic/cultural groups in SPA-7.
• U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status.
• Valid Class C drivers license. Current auto insurance coverage and good driving record.
• Ability to pass background check and criminal clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with a community-based organization.
• Experience working with youth and substance abuse prevention programs.
• Experience working with the community-based organizing model.
• Experience/Expertise in social media, YouTube, Media Development, and Audio and Visual equipment.

HELPLINE YOUTH COUNSELING, INC. IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ADHERES TO PRACTICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS.