Community Assessment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

(Part-Time, 15–20 Hours/Week)

The Windham County Prevention Partnership (WCPP) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
Community Assessment Specialist to support the implementation of the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Strategic Prevention Framework for Prescription
Drugs (SPF Rx) Supplemental Grant. This position plays a key role in collecting, analyzing, and
interpreting community data to inform prevention planning, identify emerging trends, and
strengthen partnerships across Windham County. The position is primarily in-person and requires
regular travel throughout the county.

Responsibilities
● Build and maintain relationships with key community partners, including:
○ Schools and school districts
○ Healthcare providers and pharmacies
○ Emergency Departments and medical professionals
○ Law enforcement agencies
○ Community organizations and prevention partners
● Schedule and facilitate meetings, interviews, and focus groups to gather qualitative and
quantitative community assessment data.
● Work closely with the WCPP Data Analyst to analyze local, regional, and state data related to
substance use, prescription drug misuse, mental health, and protective factors.
● Assist in identifying emerging trends, risk and protective factors, service gaps, and
community needs.
● Support the development of community needs assessments, data summaries, logic models,
and reports for grant planning and evaluation.
● Prepare presentations and data summaries for coalition meetings, community stakeholders,
and funding agencies.
● Collaborate with coalition staff to ensure assessment findings inform prevention strategies
and implementation plans.
● Participate in WCPP coalition meetings, workgroups, and partner meetings throughout
Windham County.
● Maintain accurate records and documentation to support grant reporting requirements.
● Assist with other SPF Rx grant activities as assigned.

Qualifications

● Bachelor's degree in public health, social sciences, education, psychology, criminal justice,
data science, or a related field preferred (relevant experience may substitute).
● Experience working with community organizations, healthcare systems, schools, or public
agencies preferred.
● Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and identify
trends.
● Experience with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data visualization or reporting tools is
preferred.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple partners.
● Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout Windham County.

Preferred Skills
● Knowledge of substance use prevention, public health, and/or the Strategic Prevention
Framework (SPF).
● Experience conducting interviews, focus groups, or community assessments.
● Experience working with diverse community stakeholders and facilitating collaborative
discussions.
● Understanding of rural community health challenges and prevention systems.
Work Schedule & Compensation
● Part-Time: 15–20 hours per week
● Location: Primarily in-person throughout Windham County with occasional virtual
meetings
● Travel: Regular local travel required to partner agencies, schools, healthcare providers, law
enforcement, and community meetings

Compensation : Hourly wage $22-24/hr.

About WCPP

The Windham County Prevention Partnership (WCPP) is a countywide collaboration working to
reduce substance misuse and strengthen protective factors through evidence-based prevention
strategies, cross-sector partnerships, and community-driven solutions.