What are the responsibilities and job description for the SNAPS SA Coordinator (Strategic Advocates for the Prevention Suicide & Substance Abuse) position at McKinley, County of (NM)?
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Definition: The SNAPS SA Coordinator will administer SNAPS SA Coalition meetings, promote inter-agency collaboration, provide liaison services to partnering boards and coalitions, develops and coordinates public awareness activities to notify communities of issues of underage drinking and prescription drug misuse and abuse, conducts research regarding related trends and regulatory developments related to those issues, works closely with program evaluators, reviews and updates current community needs assessment, maintains records, prepares reports, maintains and monitors continued quality and tracks outcomes in accordance with program design (logic model) and other duties as assigned. Works under the direct supervision of the Community Services Director with high latitude for the use of innovative and independent judgment. This is a grant funded position and dependent on the availability/renewal of funds.
Essential Job Functions: The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities in no particular order. Incumbent may not be required to perform all duties, and may be required to perform additional, position related tasks.
Coordinates, organizes, and builds support among required agencies and organizations by engaging them in science or research-based prevention strategies for reducing underage drinking, prescription drug misuse and abuse as well as DWI related issues.
Raises awareness of substance abuse issues, problems and solutions through community engagement at county-wide events, chapter houses, senior centers, veterans groups and local businesses to gather and present data to key stakeholders and cultural groups that can include PowerPoint technology, geographical information systems, and shall inform stakeholders regarding the needs assessment, capacity, planning, implementation and evaluation plans by any means appropriate to deliver the message of local alcohol, drug and tobacco abuse consequences.
Assist in the development and implementation of substance abuse prevention programs and initiatives including the New Mexico Community Survey (NMCS), Responsible Beverage Service Model Merchant Education and SYNAR Tobacco Merchant Education.
Provide technical assistance regarding alcohol, substance and tobacco abuse to schools, law enforcement and community programs (e.g. health fairs, presentations, community/business education).
Reviews literature and research on DWI, underage drinking and prescription misuse and abuse prevention, and works closely with program evaluator to manage data and information utilized in mid-year and final reporting.
Prepares and submits all required monthly, quarterly, and final reports and associated billing invoices to OSAP via the BHSDSTAR billing system.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office setting and out in the community. Work schedule may include irregular hours. Travel may be required. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- A combination of two (2) to four (4) years of experience or education in the areas of Criminal Justice, Public Health, Social Work, or related field with a focus in Community Prevention.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A degree for an accredited University/College in Criminal Justice, Public Health, Social Work, or related field
- Certified as Prevention Specialist.
- Bilingual (Navajo, Zuni, and/or Spanish)
- Experience working in a local/county government environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of prevention efforts and strategies surrounding underage drinking.
- Knowledge of prevention efforts and strategies surrounding prescription drug misuse and abuse.
- Knowledge of how to implement and use Logic models and Strategic Prevention Framework models.
- Knowledge of coalition work and ability to recruit members as well as maintain member engagement.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships and collaborations with local school administration officials.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships and collaborations with various law enforcement agencies.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships and collaborations with various health care providers.
- Ability to work collaboratively with program evaluator and coalition members to implement an established management plan.
- Ability to manage a budget based on state funded and regulated grants.
- Ability to work independently.
Supervisory Controls: The incumbent performs their duties under the supervision of the Juvenile Substance Abuse Crisis Center, Community Services Department, and the Community Services Director.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License at time of employment and be insurable for liability purposes; and the ability to possess a New Mexico Driver’s License within six (6) months of hire date.
- Ability to obtain a Prevention Specialist Certification within eighteen (18) months of hire.
Conditions of Employment: May be required to pass a post offer-of-employment physical examination.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.