Wethersfield, Prevention Coordinator

Description:

PREVENTION COORDINATOR
The Town of Wethersfield Announces the Following Position
Reports to: Asst Dir of Social & Youth Services (Project Director) Status: Full-Time – 37.5 hrs/wk.
Salary Range: $40.6532/hour (Annualized: $79,273.95) Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm FLSA: Exempt Union/Non Union: Unaffiliated
Closing Date: Open Until Filled Date Posted: August 13, 2024
Benefits Include: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, 401(a) Pension Plan, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave

Summary:
Under general supervision of the Assistant Director of Social and Youth Services (Grant Project Director) is responsible for coordination and implementation of the WeHOPE (Wethersfield Helping Others through Prevention and Education) Drug Free Communities Grant action plan and compliance with federal grant requirements.
Examples of Duties:
Collaborates with community partners and key leaders. Builds capacity of the WeHOPE Coalition and YAB (Youth Advisory Board). Coordinates monthly coalition meetings, subcommittees, trainings and events. Responsible for reporting on prevention implementation related to grant work and action plan. Works with key community leaders and coalition members on sustainability of WeHOPE. Coordinates outreach efforts, website and social media campaigns. Attends grant and prevention trainings as required by CDC. Works closely with the Project Evaluator on survey dissemination and data collection. Oversees and coordinates the Youth Diversion Team (formally known as the Juvenile Review Board) and Summer Youth Employment Program.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Public Health or closely related field
• Four (4) or more years of experience with grants and program management
• Possession of a State of Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Background in substance use prevention, strategic prevention framework, coalitions and an understanding of youth issues related to mental health/substance use and community organizing
• Experience working with at-risk youth and their families as well as populations with diverse needs

To Apply for This Position:
Completed Employment Applications must be received by Human Resources. An Employment Application and complete job description are available on the Job Opportunities page at www.wethersfieldct.gov. Mail or email application to: 505 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109 or HR@wethersfieldct.gov. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Successful candidate must pass a written exam and/or interview process, pre-employment physical, drug testing, and background check prior to employment. The Town of Wethersfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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