The Village for Families & Children · 20 hours ago
Prevention Program Coordinator - Vernon
Vernon, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$45K/yr - $45K/yr
2+ years expThe Village for Families & Children is dedicated to building a community of strong, healthy families. They are seeking a Prevention Program Coordinator to administer and coordinate a substance abuse prevention program, serving as a resource and liaison between the school district, youth groups, and community organizations.
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Responsibilities
Conducts assessment and strategic planning of a comprehensive alcohol and other drug prevention program including the development of strategic plans, goals and measurable objectives for alcohol and other drug preventions
Serves as a resource and support for students who have concerns regarding their or someone else's substance abuse and/or who may be at risk for abuse or dependence
Provides substance abuse education and prevention to students
Attends trainings, technical assistance meetings and conferences as required
Serves as a liaison with treatment providers, staff, students, internal and external departments and agencies
Maintains weekly and monthly schedule of activities within the community
Collaborates with local evaluator and ensure evaluation deliverables
Submits planning documents and all data reporting in the funder's prevention data collections system
Provides technical assistance and capacity building to local coalition partners
Volunteer recruitment, training, coordination, and management
Develops effective prevention and health promotion strategies that will lead to long-term involvement of community institutions, organizations, and individuals in health promotion and substance abuse prevention leading to reductions in substance abuse rates in the community
Oversees coalition activities and associated projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, prevention, counseling or related field, from an accredited program required
Two to four years of related professional experience
A valid driver's license and the ability to drive or obtain transportation to provide services throughout the service area
Knowledgeable of the causes and effects of drugs and alcohol addiction and the impact it has on individuals, families, and communities
Proficient knowledge in youth development framework and experience with at-risk youth populations
Experience in developing and facilitating group training events, focus groups and prevention presentations
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with diverse population of students, faculty, staff, external programs and agencies
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Demonstrated ability working with data collection, analysis and reporting
Demonstrated time management, organizational and supervisory skills
Experience with social norms and marketing campaigns
Strong written and oral communications skills and interpersonal skills including presentation and public speaking
Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment and interact with culturally diverse individuals
Experience in coordinating a peer education program
Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
Benefits
Comprehensive flexible benefits package designed to aid in the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents
Company
The Village for Families & Children
The Village for Families & Children provides a range of behavioral health treatment & support services for children, families & adults
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
The Cigna Group Foundation
2025-06-30Grant
2024-08-05Grant
Leadership Team
Galo Rodriguez
President & CEO
Hector Glynn
Chief Operating Officer
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