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Steuben County Prevention Coalition Coordinator

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Job Posting: Steuben County Prevention Coalition Coordinator

Location: 23 Liberty St, Bath NY
Employment Type: Full time 3 hrs weeks

Salary: $21-25 an hour


As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston builds communities that care for all people. We serve all people seeking help in a safe, welcoming and comforting environment that feels like being at home.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives. Don't miss out on being a part of something special!

 

 

About the Role:

Oversee the day-to-day development of a Steuben Prevention Coalition whose purpose is to strengthen collaboration and increase capacity building among communities and reduce substance abuse among youth.


Key Responsibilities:

The coordinator may perform a combination of some or all the below listed responsibilities that are specifically related to the DFC Grant. The coordinator’s tenure in the position is restricted to the life of the grant.

  • Enhance Steering Committee to include leadership and representation from the community as well as the 12 sectors identified within Drug Free Communities Support Program.
  • The Program Coordinator will submit to the Steering Committee monthly Activity Reports detailing major accomplishments and concerns related to the Drug Free Communities Support Program.
  • The Program Coordinator will serve as the primary contact with the funding agency on programmatic and fiscal matters.
  • The Program Coordinator will supervise all DFC staff, consultants and volunteers.
  • The Program Coordinator in conjunction with Steering Committee will be responsible for fiscal oversight of the grant budget and will monthly meet with fiscal agent representatives too review expenditures and status of each line item.
  • The Program Coordinator will facilitate all committees created under the grant project.
  • The Program Coordinator will attend meetings of organizations and coalitions related to the mission and goals of the grant project.
  • Schedule community meetings or forums to increase community awareness of and promote the Steuben Prevention Coalition and its mission through monthly public information media exposures such as press releases, radio talk shows and regular columns in local newspapers.
  • Build capacity for expansion of comprehensive prevention programming, present needs assessment and resource assessment data to entire community of stakeholders.
  • Oversee development of and revising of the Strategic Prevention Action Plan, with Evaluator and sector work groups to complete needs assessment, resource assessment, gaps analysis and identify potential interventions.
  • Identify new members and leadership for sector groups. Guide sector groups involvement in the development of specific strategies to be implemented under the Strategic Prevention Action Plan
  • Build capacity for expansion of science-based prevention programming, present needs assessment and
  • resource assessment data to school superintendents, school boards and PTA/PTO.
  • To Research and select a Risk & Protective instrument to be used to gather student data every two years.
  • To develop COSER agreement with GST BOCES to secure funding for the implementation of Risk & Protective survey.
  • To coordinate and oversee the implementation of the Risk & Protective survey in school districts across Steuben County.
  • Develop and present Risk & Protective Survey data to school district administration, school boards and communities.
  • The Program Coordinator will make presentations on project development and sustainability.
  • Oversee development of sustainability plan to be implemented by the Steuben Prevention Coalition and sector work groups

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • One-year experience of a similar capacity.

Relevant combination of education and experience will be considered

Preferred Skills:

  • Good planning and organizational skills.
  • Good working knowledge of community resources and services.
  • Knowledge of substance abuse issues.
  • Ability to present to large groups of diverse people.
  • Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCDR’s corporate compliance and ethics program.
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.
  • Willingness to foster agency, department and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques.
  • Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about all records reviewed including consumer records, employee records and billing records.
  • Proficiency and experience with PC’s and Microsoft applications.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data and to handle problem resolution.
  • Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier.
  • Continuous use of a reliable, registered and insured vehicle.
  • Demonstrate commitment to Agency Mission Statement.
  • Provide effective, equitable, understandable and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy and other communication needs.

 

 

Top Benefits and Perks:

 

Why work for Catholic Charities?

  • Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
  • Generous time off package and work-life balance
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Supportive and collaborative environment
  • Opportunities for growth and development
  • Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives


How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to apply on the Catholic Charities of Steuben/Livingston website at www.ccsteubenlivingston.org/join-our-team/


Join us and help make a positive impact in our community!

 

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