Description of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Recruit and communicate regularly with community members and sector representatives to serve on the Raleigh County Prevention Coalition.
- Facilitate 12-Month Action Plan for Drug-Free Community Grant;
- Assist with orientation and trainings for coalition members;
- Coordinate and attend coalition meetings;
- Work with coalition members and youth to develop and evaluate the comprehensive Strategic Prevention Framework activities for the Coalition;
- Coordinate activities in the development and schedule coalition volunteers to be involved;
- Provide supervision and support to youth at the youth drop-in center;
- Attend grant required meetings and trainings:
- Initiate community educational sessions and participation in community events
- Provide support to the youth leader of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
- Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications Required for the Position: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and experience with prevention activities and community organizing. Other combinations of experience and
education that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted. Completion of a WVCARES background check and a CPS/APS background check.
Supervisory Requirements: Supervision of Project Assistant
Skills and Knowledge Required for the Position:
- Knowledge of the nature of substance use disorders.
- Knowledge of Prevention Strategies
- Knowledge of Community Coalition principles and partnership development
- Working knowledge of office equipment, such as computers and printers
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, schools, community-based organizations, businesses, faith-based organizations, and other local
agencies.
- Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
- Attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
- Ability to communicate effectively, work independently, and use computer applications.
Amount of Travel: Local, statewide, and regional occasionally required, but limited.
Salary Range: $18-$20 per hour; full-time position; 40 hours/week.
Supervision: This position is directly supervised by the Executive Director.
Interested applicants should send resume, cover letter and references to [email protected] by October 10, 2024.
