Prevention Coordinator

Prevention Coordinator

The Prevention Coordinator is a granted-funded position working with TPAUD, Trumbull's Prevention Partnership to plan and implement the Building Resilient Youth and Communities with Prevention program. The Program Coordinator will support coalition and community efforts to plan and implement evidence-based prevention programs, with a focus on reaching and engaging youth age 12-20.

Examples of Duties

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and strengthen local coalition efforts around reducing alcohol and cannabis use among youth age 12-20.
• Collaborate with coalition members, Trumbull Public Schools, and Town of Trumbull departments to implement the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF).
• Coordinate with Independent Local Evaluator to facilitate data collection and analysis for needs assessment, strategic planning, and program evaluation.
• Coordinate with DMHAS Prevention Resource Links to implement Strategic Plan and attend DMHAS required meetings and trainings.
• Assist with planning and implementation of substance misuse and mental health education programs through the Trumbull Public Schools and in the community.
• Perform retailer landscape analyses and education.
• Maintain TPAUD's website and create social media content.
• Participate in Trumbull's Youth Diversion Team and school restorative practices efforts.
• Participate in state and regional prevention work groups.
• Perform data tracking and program reporting required by the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
• Supervise the Youth Peer Advocate (YPA).

Supervisory Relationships: The Program Coordinator will supervise the Youth Peer Advocate and report to the Prevention Director. This position is part of the Town of Trumbull's Human Services Department.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of principles of substance abuse prevention, the Strategic Prevention Framework, coalition building, youth development, community development and organization, restorative practices, and program evaluation.
• Ability to maintain detailed coalition and program records, reports, and statistical data.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with individuals, partners, and community at-large to achieve prevention objectives.
• Experience delivering substance misuse and mental health trainings to youth and adult audiences.
• Experience using Wix website editor software.
• Must possess the following: organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication, public speaking skills, group and meeting facilitation experience, and ability to learn new concepts quickly. Ability to work with diverse populations is desired.

Minimum Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Degree in Public Administration, Public Health, or related field.
• More than 5 years of relevant experience implementing a federal or state alcohol and drug prevention grant.
• Certification to deliver Youth/Teen Mental Health First Aid; Question, Persuade, Refer suicide prevention; and Stanford University "Our Healthy Futures" trainings
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Own transportation
• Must obtain a Certified Prevention Specialist certification, as required by the funder, during the period of grant funding.

Supplemental Information

Other Requirements:

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

General Information on This Examination

Parts Weights

Experience & Training 100%

The weight of the examination will be 100% experience and training. The candidates will be ranked based on their experience and training as it relates to the required experience and training for this position based on the information contained in their employment application, the supplemental questionnaire if applicable and any attachments they provide. This examination will be conducted for the Town of Trumbull by the Trumbull Civil Service Board within the authority of Section 7-413 of the 1959 revision of the State of CT General Statutes. Please notify the Civil Service office in advance of the examination of any disability which may require special accommodation. Anyone claiming Veterans' Preference must bring original DD 214 document.

As an applicant for employment, you are a consumer with rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. As part of the employment process, including for determinations related to initial employment, the Town may obtain from a consumer reporting agency, a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on you as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. In addition, any offer of employment is subject to the applicant successfully passing a pre-employment drug test and physical.

Applicants must be citizens of the United States or must present proper authorization to work in the United States by the closing date.

EOE

Benefits

Medical, dental, and retirement benefits in accordance with the appropriate union contract. Paid holidays, sick time and vacation also in accordance with the appropriate union contract. Union Contracts