What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at Horizon Behavioral Heal?
Location: Lynchburg, VA 24501
Position Summary:
The Project Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of day-to-day activities to support the Drug-Free Communities Grant by providing administrative coordination to further the mission and goals set forth by the Central Virginia Addiction and Recovery Resources (CVARR) coalition. The position assumes a leadership role of CVARR while acting as a liaison between the CVARR leadership team, coalition members, and community stakeholders to mobilize resources to meet identified community needs related to substance misuse. The position assumes the responsibilities of grant management, outcome measuring and reporting, knowledge of the Seven Strategies for Community Change and capacity building to achieve reductions in targeted community substance use problems using a public health approach. This position is best suited for someone who is a dynamic written and verbal communicator with experience in project/brand management and community outreach who is passionate about drug free prevention with a willingness to work a flexible schedule including scheduled hours on some evenings and weekends as needed.
This position is funded for a five-year term, with opportunity for 5 additional years of funding.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred from an accredited college/university in applicable human services, public health, or health promotions field
- 1 to 3 years of grant or project management experience; 1 year of related experience that includes working in the field of mental health, substance use, public health, health promotion or education; planning and implementation of awareness campaigns, events, programs, and training; community organizing and coalition building; writing reports, analyzing data to determine needs, capacity and effectiveness, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Project management skills with experience in grants management, coalition development and substance use prevention; Knowledge of grant administration and expectations to maintain identified budget requirements; Knowledge of the Strategic Prevention Framework and use of logic models to evaluate and measure program outcomes by: assessing needs, developing a strategic plan, implementing effective community prevention initiatives, policies, and practices and evaluating their efforts for outcomes; Knowledge of the Seven Strategies for Community Change and ability to build capacity by engaging a broad range of community sectors and implementing a public-health approach to achieve reductions in targeted community substance use problems; Knowledge of current trends, community resources, and partnerships addressing substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery; Ability to maintain strong command over written and verbal communication; Proficient in using computers with related knowledge of software programs and Internet; Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment in a positive and professional manner; Willing and available to work a flexible schedule (evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.) as required; Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients, and provide services to clients in other locations. Regular attendance at agency and community training and meetings may require travel to a variety of locations within the Horizon service area.
About Horizon:
Employment with a VA Community Services Board offers generous benefits that include participation in the Virginia Retirement System; life, health, dental, and vision insurance; annual leave, sick leave, and paid holidays and CME Reimbursement. Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved and are certified as public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) employer sites. If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.
To Apply – Please visit our online career center at www.HorizonBH.org
Horizon requires vaccination against COVID-19 with an FDA-approved or FDA-authorized vaccine as a condition of employment, or seek an approved exemption prior to start date. Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Salary : $46,349 - $74,158