JM4C- Prevention Network Project Coordinator

City of Janesville, WI•Janesville, WI

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About The Position

Under the general supervision of the JM4C Director, and with support and technical assistance from the Rock County Prevention Network (RCPN) Board of Directors and Coalition Members, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of the assigned Federal, State or local grant. The Project Coordinator will assist RCPN in leveraging shared responsibility across multiple sectors to promote leadership and resources that challenge alcohol and other drug standards, norms and values in Rock County.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Public or Community Health, Social Work, or related field is required.
Access to personal or public transportation for job-related duties.
Working knowledge of community organizing, consensus building, program implementation, group facilitating, cultural competency and/or public policy development.
Thorough knowledge of the Janesville and Rock County community.
Working knowledge of program and budget development, including purchasing principles, practices, and procedures.
Public speaking and interpersonal communication.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook. Proficiency in virtual meeting tools, TEAMS and Google Drive products.
Excellent organizational, analytical, judgement, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, paired with a strong customer service background, and effective interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Working with the public in a fair and consistent manner; maintaining objectivity and excluding personal bias while performing job duties.
Strong ethics base built on integrity, honesty, and respect.
Strong skills in building community campaigning materials for print, social media, radio and billboard.
Ability to compose routine correspondence and routine reports in a clear, concise, logical, and effective manner, utilizing proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and tone.
Be reliable, steady, timely, and proactive in completion of duties.
Organize, plan, research projects and programs, make recommendations, and successfully implement once approved.
Read and interpret federal program rules, regulations, County codes, and ordinances.
Ability to assist in negotiating complex development agreements, drafting legal documents, and preparing Federal and State grant applications.
Ability to learn and apply new technology in order to effectively and efficiently carryout the tasks and responsibilities of the Rock County Prevention network operations.
Ability to effectively make presentations to small and large groups of individuals, manage public speaking obligations, and successfully communicate with the general public.
Ability to comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report all unsafe activities or conditions to supervisor.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City and County elected and appointed officials, City and County Department, Division and Office heads, various City and County commissions and committees, staff members, co-workers, City and County employees, other governmental agencies, vendors, business owners, residents, and the general public.
Exhibit exceptional professionalism, tact, and decorum in all areas of work duties.
Strong ethics base built upon integrity, honesty, initiative, and respect; maintain strict confidentiality.
Interact positively with a diverse group of individuals, and work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment.
Conduct all business and working relationships in an accurate, fair, equitable and highly ethical manner.
Work with the public in a fair and consistent manner, maintaining objectivity and excluding personal bias while performing job duties
Reliable, timely, and proactive in the completion of duties, meeting deadlines and responding to inquiries.
Work with others in a positive and supportive manner to solve problems, generate ideas, and accomplish division and City goals.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three (3) years of experience with a human service organization is desired.

Responsibilities

Maintains positive visibility of JM4C and RCPN in the community.
Assists members with work plans comprised of best practices and environmental strategies.
Implements established grant project goals, objectives and strategies.
Evaluates grant objectives, progress and achievements on a regular basis.
Meets regularly with JM4C Director for direction and technical assistance.
Develops and submits all required reports and plans to the appropriate grant administrator.
Develops project implementation plan and timeline including training and evaluation needs.
Selects science-based environmental strategies that have the greatest likelihood of impacting project outcomes.
Attends relevant trainings and conferences regarding current prevention best practices and science-based prevention strategies.
Collects assessment and evaluation data through key informant interviews, focus groups and surveys.
Collects original local data regarding youth substance use/abuse and prevention resources.
Develops budgets according to established goals and objectives of the assigned grant.
Research funding opportunities.
Provides technical assistance for submission of funding proposals on behalf of RCPN.
Identifies, promotes, facilitates and documents internal and external non-monetary resources.
Promotes the efficient use of resources through networking with other service organizations.
Maintains an active working relationship among the 12 sectors, RCPN members,and RCPN members.
Serves as the RCPN representative and spokesperson.
Attends meetings, conferences, and hearings on issues related to the goals and objectives of RCPN.
Establishes RCPN involvement/membership in area civic, leadership and professional groups.
Responsible directly to the JM4C Director and the Executive Committee of JM4C.
Performs other special projects and other duties as assigned or required during regular and non-business hours, including providing support as a part of any City response to essential or emergency operations. This position is a member of the City Emergency Operations Center team serving in a community support role
Follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures; reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor; reports all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible; follows recognized safe work practices.