What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health & Prevention Coordinator (Full-Time) position at Tri-County Community Action Agency?
Community Health & Prevention Coordinator (Full-Time)
Tri-County SPC Region: Cranston, Johnston, North Providence, Scituate & Smithfield
Flexible schedule, must be based in Rhode Island
Reports To: Prevention Director
The SPC Regional Coalition and this position aim to prevent substance while promoting healthy, positive lifestyle choices through education, programming, and community engagement. This position also leads opioid overdose prevention efforts across five municipalities.”
Duties and responsibilities of the Community Health & Prevention Coordinator include, but are not limited to the following:
- Recruit and engage stakeholders across six core sectors: business, education, healthcare, government, community/family supports, and public safety.
- Build and strengthen partnerships with schools, colleges, businesses, municipalities, and other community organizations.
- Implement evidence-based prevention programs for middle and high school youth in Smithfield in collaboration with school administrators.
- Lead opioid overdose prevention outreach and education with businesses, colleges, and community partners.
- Develop and deliver presentations, public awareness campaigns, and community education related to substance use prevention, overdose prevention, and health promotion.
- Coordinate coalition meetings, events, trainings, and prevention activities, including facilitating at least 10 municipal prevention coalition meetings annually.
- Develop program materials, track activities and deliverables, complete required reports, and support broader departmental prevention initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, sociology, health studies, or a related field (preferred).
- Experience with community outreach, public health, prevention, or coalition work
- Strong public speaking, organization, and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic graphic design software.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently and as part of a team
- Availability to work an occasional evening or weekend, as needed
- Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 50 pounds.
Competitive Benefit Package: We offer a competitive salary to part-time employees; Agency-sponsored EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services for employees and their families; Employer sponsored Professional Development opportunities (local, regional and national). Tri-County is a qualified entity for employees to access loan repayment opportunities.
Application Process: Please visit our website at www.tricountyri.org to view our current openings. Click on the Job Opportunities link on the bottom of the page; click on “To view all available employment opportunities, click HERE”.
Tri-County Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Tri-County is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, limited English proficiency (LEP), gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.