Community Health Coordinator

Northern Light Health•Pittsfield, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Coordinator (described in the posting as the Project Coordinator) works with the Program Director to develop, implement, and manage the Healthy SV Coalition’s work plan focused on youth substance abuse and use prevention. The role builds relationships with local law enforcement, civic and youth organizations, businesses, schools, municipalities, and individuals to mobilize volunteers and coordinate community efforts around youth substance and tobacco use prevention. The coordinator follows the Coalition’s established work plan, monitors progress, and measures short- and long-term outcomes while ensuring strategies align with grant requirements. The position provides progress updates to the Coalition Steering Committee and bi-weekly updates to the Coalition Director for grant reporting, serves as a contact for the grantor on programmatic matters, attends required meetings and trainings, and advises community partners on youth-focused substance and tobacco policies and programs. The coordinator is also an active member of the Healthy SV Coalition and is responsible for following hospital and departmental safety policies and addressing or reporting hazards and patient-safety concerns. This is a full-time position scheduled for 32 hours per week, with a listed work schedule of 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The role is based in Pittsfield, Maine, and requires driving to perform duties. The salary range is $22.30–$25.50. An associate degree and a driver’s license are required.

Requirements

Associate degree.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to drive to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

Follow established work plans to meet short- and long-term goals.
Implement assigned strategies outlined in the Communities work plan and work toward measurable results.
Ensure program strategies align with grant requirements.
Engage regional and local partners in collaborative efforts to develop a workforce system for youth substance abuse prevention.
Provide frequent updates to the Coalition Steering Committee on progress of the Communities action plan.
Provide bi-weekly updates to the Coalition Director to support accurate grant reporting.
Serve as a contact for the grantor on programmatic issues related to the Communities work plan.
Attend required Communities meetings and trainings.
Advise community partners on substance and tobacco policies and programs targeting youth.
Serve as an active member of the Healthy SV Coalition.
Maintain a safe environment by understanding and following hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Report and directly address environmental hazards when appropriate.
Report and directly address observed or involved violations of patient-safety policy or protocol.
Perform other duties as requested by the Director.