Community Health Program Coordinator

Reports To: Prevention Director

Are you a motivated, organized self-starter who wants to make a lasting impact in your community? We are seeking a part-time (22 hours per week) Community Health Program Coordinator to join our team. Due to the nature of the position and limited weekly hours, candidates should reside locally or within a reasonable commuting distance. The goal of this position is to prevent the initiation and escalation of substance use among youth and across the lifespan, while actively supporting and promoting healthy, positive lifestyle choices. 

Benefits:

Part-time employees will receive paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local regulations.

General Responsibility:

The Community Health Coordinator will coordinate projects within Tri-County’s SPC Regional Prevention Coalition region (Cranston, Johnston, North Providence, Scituate, and Smithfield). The regional coalition’s mission is to promote mental health and prevent substance use across the lifespan by engaging community members, municipalities, schools, health centers, media, and other partners.

In addition to regional duties, the Coordinator will lead the Smithfield municipal prevention coalition, serving as the primary contact for local stakeholders, facilitating meetings, and guiding coalition goals and activities in line with SPC’s mission.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Implement community engagement strategies, deliver resources, and support coalition initiatives.
• Coordinate and facilitate municipal coalition meetings, events, and trainings.
• Build relationships with municipal leaders, schools, and community stakeholders to strengthen prevention efforts.
• Assist with program development, reports, and campaigns.
• Conduct prevention-focused presentations tailored to middle and high school students, college students, and adults.
• Implement evidence-based programs in schools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in social work, psychology, public health, health studies, education or related field.
• Experience working with coalitions, community-based partners, and leadership to implement projects or campaigns.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Valid driver's license and reliable access to a personal vehicle for work-related travel within the service area; mileage reimbursement available for approved travel during work hours.

Special Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of public health and substance use prevention preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and public speaking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with graphic design and WordPress websites a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply at: https://tinyurl.com/CommunityHealthPC

For more information, visit www.spcprevention.org.  

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.