Drug Free Communities Grant Program Coordinator - Full-time

Job opening: Start Date August 1, 2016

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Drug Free Community Program Support Coordinator

• Supervise administrative staff and volunteers associated with Nexus Coalition for Drug Prevention (NCDP) and DFC Program.
• Complete required records and reports for NCDP and DFC quarterly requirements. Review goals and progress toward said goals, to report.
• Meet with NCDP, Friends of Navajo County Coalition Against Drug Abuse, Inc., businesses and community members to maintain focus of program outcomes and goals and to coordinate resources.
• Maintain communications between all affiliated entities, committees and subcommittees, communities, public/media and law enforcement
• Review budgets and certify documents for personnel and financial purposes. Assist with grant administration and submission of grant.
• Prepare reports, data and statistics regarding substance abuse issues and planned courses of action for programs such as proposed prevention workshops, trainings and community outreach.
• Provide training and ongoing educational development for volunteers, constituents, target groups and community members.
• Track services provided, actions planned and report for evaluation and documentation.
• Attend community meetings and events regarding substance abuse in representation of NCDP.
• Travel between county sites for meetings and to oversee programs. Extended out of state travel to fulfill federal grant requirements for training, as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and Saturdays.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, trends for strategic multi-level substance abuse prevention development and administration, social norming, environmental change strategy
• Knowledge of current laws, codes, ordinances, trends and standards pertaining to substance use and abuse; current/changing medical/legal marijuana, synthetic drug and local social hosting ordinances and laws
• Knowledge of principles of grant writing, grant administration and grant reporting requirements and procedures
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision
• Skill in analyzing the needs of the program/grant; developing short and long-range plans; to adapt and apply evidence-based, best practices and models to address at-risk populations
• Skill in effectively communicating verbally, in writing and in cyberspace
• Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, agencies, media and the public
• Skill in planning, organizing and directing the work of volunteers, groups, events and the public
• Skill in delivering substance abuse prevention workshops, programs, training and information through classroom and/or large event setting
• Skill in collecting, tabulating and analyzing a variety of data for transmitting or sharing in reports or presentations
• Ability and experience to work effectively with youth and adults in the area of substance abuse prevention
• Self-directed, accountable and well organized
• Minimum Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in a related field with two years related field experience/one year supervisory experience OR a minimum of 5 years of substance abuse supervisory experience and Arizona substance abuse prevention credentialing (or relevant combination of education, training and experience); and a valid Arizona driver's license and fingerprint/background check.