Position Title:

Contract Monitor (part-time, hybrid)

Reports To:

Public Policy Institute Prevention Services Manager

Position Status:

Part-Time, Non-exempt

Department:

Public Policy Institute at Community Advocates

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No

Start Date: ASAP

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position is part-time hybrid, 20 hours per week at $20.00 per hour. The position has overall responsibility for engaging funded agencies as well as monitoring, reporting and supporting contracted agencies through the Brighter Futures Initiative and Stay Strong Milwaukee Grants. These grants fund community-based organizations to implement substance use prevention programming in Milwaukee County. There are a total of 11 grantees currently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop positive working relationships with key agency staff members of each funded program.
• Support program partners and provide resources to ensure that each funded program meets the expectations of its funders.
• Provide leadership to Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative:
• Schedule and facilitate 90-minute quarterly meetings
• Schedule one-to-one conversations with each grantee
• Prepare updates for quarterly calls with Brighter Futures state funders
• Observe the day-to-day delivery of the programs to maintain or improve quality and ensure that services being provided align with agency logic models.
• Schedule site visits with funded agencies in advance so that they are able to secure pre-approval from schools.
• Assist in coordinating the training activities and evaluation of funded programs.
• Ensure that monitoring and contract files are up-to-date, securely stored, and privacy/confidentiality is maintained.
• Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of program work and outcomes.
• Assist the Communications Director in gathering required reports from funded agencies.
• Submit appropriate program partner activities to Prevention Journal.
• Collaborate with other PPI prevention staff around overlapping drug prevention initiatives, training opportunities, etc.
• Attend all Public Policy Institute staff meetings.
• Willingness to be trained as a trainer in evidence-based practices and curricula to promote substance use prevention, mental health wellness, including Question Persuade Refer (QPR) and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or experience in a human service organization or non-profit is preferred.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook Necessary
• Able to operate virtually and in-person
• Exhibits cultural competence
• Skilled in relationship building
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience presenting information and facilitating meetings
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of written and verbal information
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive and transport equipment to various sites

SPECIAL CONDITIONS/TRAVEL: Normal working hours for this position are between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. Part time schedule will be determined by candidate and direct supervisor. Occasional evening and/or weekend hours may also be required. Roughly 25% of the time driving will be required for this position. Opportunities for travel to local and national conferences will exist.

Community Advocates, Inc. is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milwaukee, WI 53233