Program Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

The person in this position will be responsible for the planning, implementing, and managing initiatives aimed at educating individuals, families, and communities about opioid addiction, prevention, treatment, and recovery. Person in this position will work closely with various stakeholders, including healthcare providers, community organizations, and government agencies, to achieve program objectives aimed at reducing opioid-related overdoes in the community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with team members to develop, refine, and execute program goals and objectives.
• Research and stay updated on best practices, policies, and resources related to opioid addiction education.
• Establish and maintain relationships with community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and relevant stakeholders.
• Organize and participate in community events, workshops, and training sessions to raise awareness and deliver educational content.
• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of educational programs and workshops.
• Ensure program activities are aligned with the organization's mission and goals.
• Monitor program outcomes and collect data for evaluation.
• Prepare regular reports on program activities, outcomes, and impact.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on data and feedback.
• Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience and Competencies:

• Strong passion for addressing the opioid crisis and a commitment to making a positive impact.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Proficiency in word processing programs, preferably MS Word, and spreadsheet programs, preferably MS Excel. Internet skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• High level of initiative.
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal history background check.
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for WestCare's Vehicle Insurance.
• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in program coordination, preferably in a substance use prevention or harm reduction setting.
• Knowledge of Fentanyl, opioid use disorders, and harm reduction principles.
• Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, psychology, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Not applicable for this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is primarily performed in the community with providers; all documentation is provided in an office setting.
• Street outreach is also necessary to meet the clients where they are.
• Travel to community-based providers is required; and
• Some outdoor activities may be required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires mobility and physical activity: Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 10 pounds. Use of computer and telephone systems is required which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files). Requires the ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations using approved physical de-escalation techniques.
• Requires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, clients, patients, and the public, and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Requires hearing: Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication.
• Requires seeing: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and at distance. This factor is required to complete paperwork for many of the employee's essential job functions and to observe client behavior and activities in and out of the facility.
• The normal work routine involves no exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions.
• Requires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co-workers, managers, the public and employees at all levels to exchange ideas, information, instructions, and opinions.
• Requires the ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings.
• The ability to defend oneself and clients in mentally/verbally abusive situations using approved mental/verbal de-escalation techniques.