Prevention Coordinator

Volunteers of America of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prevention Coordinator is the lead instructor for delivering evidence-based prevention programs for VOA Alaska and its community partnerships. This position serves as the primary point of contact for VOA’s alternative to suspension program with the Anchorage School District. In addition to instruction, this includes coordinating with ASD staff, students/participants, and their caregivers. Timely, effective communication is essential to the success of this program and partnership. The Prevention Coordinator functions as a member of the Prevention Team, providing support for various Prevention efforts. This includes support for VOA’s youth leadership initiatives as well as prevention coalitions. Other prevention related activities may include the following: organizing and staffing events, distributing resources, and collaborating with community partners. This is a 10 month position and is scheduled for an 8 week hiatus aligned with Anchorage School District Summer break. (June & July). Benefits are available year-round to ensure no interruptions in coverage. VOA Alaska is a youth-serving organization providing prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery supports to youth and families struggling with mental illness and addiction. We are honored to walk with families during these times and provide support and hope through recovery. Our core values are connection, responsibility, courage, innovation, hope, and joy. We are looking for individuals who espouse these core values and align with this mission of services to the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degreein Human Services, Psychology,Sociological, Counseling,or related field, OR some formal education may be substituted with experience in substance abuse, mental health, children of alcoholics, counseling and/or teaching
Excellent organizationskills, self-motivated, ability to workindependently
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially with youth.
Ability to work flexible hours,including substitution of other classes,possible eveningsor weekends
Musthave reliable transportation.
Mustbe available to work in the office. Remote work for this position may be approved occasionally upon request.
Must becertified as a trainer todeliverrelevant curriculumor be able toattainthe necessary certification as directed by supervisor.

Responsibilities

Deliver the selected Alternative to Suspension curriculum with fidelity and consistency.
Facilitate a minimum of two Safety First(or other identified Alternative to Suspension Curriculum)youth cohorts each week during the school year or as needed.
FacilitateOwn Your Pathprogramming foryoungadults referred to Alcohol & Drug Information School (ADIS), including coordination and delivery, as needed.
Maintain clear and proactive communication with students, parents/guardians, Anchorage School District (ASD) personnel, and program supervisors.
Manage programlogisticsincluding registration, fee collection, data collection and entry, and administration of pre/post assessments and evaluations.
Coordinate with school administratorsregardingstudent attendance, engagement, relationship-building efforts, and program promotion.
Utilize evaluation results and participant feedback to enhance program quality and effectiveness.
Identifyand integrate relevant community resources to strengthen program content and delivery.
Ensure strict adherence to confidentiality standards and safeguard client information in compliance with federal regulations and agency policies.
Report suspected child abuse or neglectin accordance withstate laws and mandatory reporting requirements.
Activelyparticipatein scheduled prevention team meetings to support professional development, information sharing, and collaboration.
Partner with community organizations to improve overall community health, including participation in committees, data sharing, and referrals to local resources.
Assist the Coalition Coordinator in advancing the work of the Anchorage Adolescent Substance Misuse Prevention Coalition and the Suicide Prevention Coalition.
Support prevention-related school and community initiatives, including planning, staffing events, resource distribution, and collaborative efforts with local partners.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to support and advance VOA’s mission.
Maintain client confidentiality andsafeguardsclient informationin accordance withfederal regulations and agency policy.