Drug Free Communities Coordinator

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Drug Free Communities Coordinator functions as the Coalition Lead for the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Grant for Laconia, NH. This position would be best suited for someone who is a dynamic community outreach worker that is passionate about drug free prevention with the youth of Laconia. Someone who excels at engaging and educating colleagues and middle and high school students. The ideal candidate will act as liaison with community partners; facilitate community events; create, develop, and implement community supported workplans, and interface and report to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) as the funder.

The Coalition Coordinator supports and advances the goals and objectives as established by the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Grant focusing on alcohol and substance use prevention for youth, primarily underage drinking, marijuana use (to include vaping), and prescription drug misuse. The Coalition Coordinator will be responsible for developing, progressing, and sustaining a prevention coalition in Laconia which includes collaborating and working with members, leadership, and subcommittees of the coalition as well as a variety of community organizations, local representatives, business sector, parents, and youth within Laconia to cultivate, promote and implement prevention strategies and activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arrange and facilitate regular coalition meetings of members, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate and facilitate trainings, activities, and events that support/promote prevention.
• Attend and participate in coalition subcommittees as well as other local, regional, state, and national meetings/trainings as appropriate and/or required.
• Produce and maintain all records and reports as necessitated by the DFC Grant.
• Complete all DFC Grant reporting requirements fully, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Assess progress and evaluate effectiveness of prevention efforts at scheduled intervals, as well as examine current prevention strategies and activities to determine ongoing success.
• Locate, examine, and share statistical data, study findings, and emerging evidence to advise and shape prevention efforts and activities being performed and implemented.
• Work together with the coalition leadership to identify, research, and compose grants proposals to support current and new prevention efforts.
• Engage and collaborate with coalition members, leadership, and stakeholders, community organizations, local representatives, business sector, parents, and youth.
• Promote and recruit participation and/or membership into the coalition.
• Secure in-kind contributions and donations for use by the coalition to benefit and support the prevention efforts implemented within Laconia.
• Additional duties, as determined and/or stipulated by coalition leadership, the DFC Project Director, and/or the DFC Grant and PPH Prevention Supervisor.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Education, or related field.
• Relevant experience in community development, education, project implementation, program sustainability, and/or substance misuse prevention.
• Capable of effectively collaborating and working with others as well as able to work independently and in a group setting.
• Ability to balance and multitask responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to set appropriate priorities and handle the pressure of meeting multiple deadlines.
• Knowledge in project implementation and management.
• Proficient communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Personal qualities of high integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of the agency.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Criminal Records and Motor Vehicle check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person