Prevention Coordinator

Prevention Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for monitoring, supervising and developing prevention services.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily in a timely manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This person must be proficient in interpersonal and communication skills, as well as time management and organizational skills. Must have excellent computer skills and comfortable with public speaking. This person must have the ability to work well with people and interact professionally one-on-one or in group settings.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in the human service field is preferred; experience in prevention programming may be accepted. Applicants must be certified as a Prevention Consultant or Specialist, or obtain the certification within two years of employment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 25 pounds or less; manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Job Duties

• Coordinate planning, implementation and evaluation of regional community and school- based prevention programming


• If assigned, supervise paid and/or volunteer staff responsible for prevention projects and events


• Maintain weekly itinerary and monthly state required reports


• Ensure coordination and cooperate with programs within the service area, between other prevention areas and statewide activities


• Organize and conduct checks for SYNAR Compliance


• Promote the Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA) survey


• Advocate the work of constituency groups to plan, develop, implement and sustain effective prevention initiatives


• Initiate and maintain contact with school districts and health educators in each county served


• Prepare monthly/quarterly funder reports and attend grantee meetings


• Follow all company policies and procedures


• Multitask, prioritize and manage time, as needed


• Other duties as assigned

Per insurance, employees must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.

Benefits include PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401K plan.