Program Coordinator Prevention Services

About This Role

Coordinate and lead the Prevention Services program, focusing on behavioral health issues like substance abuse and under-age drinking among tribal youth in the Maricopa area. This role involves program development, staff coordination, budget management, and securing external funding.

Responsibilities

• Act as program lead, prioritizing and assigning daily work in the Guadalupe area
• Assist with staff training and evaluation for the project
• Seek and maintain external funding sources for the program
• Monitor program budget levels, expenditures, and initiate budget revisions
• Develop a database for tracking demographics of served populations (direct and indirect)
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures relevant to program content and implementation
• Coordinate with other departments and programs to evaluate and review practices, making recommendations to reduce harm from substance abuse and under-age drinking
• Develop and implement program objectives, incorporating tribal culture in educational activities
• Develop youth programs to educate on dangers of substance abuse and alcohol abuse
• Write, review, and update semi-annual and annual reports summarizing activities and program progress, submitting them to ADHS on time
• Develop and implement assessment tools and procedures, including creation of a database, survey tools, and reporting documents for data analysis
• Develop, present, and monitor educational programs for the community on substance abuse prevention
• Attend and participate on committees to promote and gain support for the program

Requirements

• Supervisory and budget management principles and practices
• Knowledge of assigned department operations and functions
• Report preparation techniques
• Ability to develop a Prevention Logic Model based on local substance and alcohol statistical data and the Strategic Prevention Framework process
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations
• Principles and practices of prevention education and counseling
• Manage and execute multiple tasks and work independently
• Exercise judgment and discretion, prioritize and assign work
• Plan and execute group travel involving instate and out of state destinations
• Work with ad hoc tribal and outside agencies committees to plan community events
• Crisis intervention, teaching and listening skills
• Ability to manage and oversee a budget, report on expenses to ADHS, conduct surveys of participants, perform data analysis and provide required reports to ADHS in a timely fashion
• Complex problem solving and safety planning
• Development and implementation of data base programs used for community surveys and grant required information
• Ability to develop and prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, articles, documents and forms
• Ability to work with individuals that are under emotional stress and provide appropriate emotional support
• Ability to intervene with sensitivity to halt danger, increase safety and advocate for accountability, making appropriate referrals as needed
• Implement project goals with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from other department, cities, agencies, organizations, and communities
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License
• Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card and maintain it

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Health or related field
• Four (4) years of experience with prevention related programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to Have

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Knowledge of Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn