Prevention Coordinator in Trumbull, Connecticut at Town of Trumbull

The Prevention Coordinator is a granted-funded position working with TPAUD, Trumbulls 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and strengthen local coalition efforts around reducing alcohol and cannabis use among youth age12-20.
• Collaboratewithcoalitionmembers,TrumbullPublicSchools, 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 programevaluation.
• Coordinate with DMHAS Prevention Resource Links to implement Strategic Plan and attend DMHAS required meetings andtrainings.
• Assist with planning and implementation of substance misuse and mental health education programs through the Trumbull Public Schools and in thecommunity.
• Perform retailer landscapeanalyses and education.
• Maintain TPAUD's website and create social mediacontent.
• Participate in Trumbulls 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).

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 programevaluation.
• 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 achieveprevention 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 workwith diverse populations is desired.

• DegreeinPublic Administration,PublicHealth, orrelatedfield.
• 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.

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

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