Prevention Programs Coordinator

Center for Human Development, Inc.•La Grande, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Center for Human Development, Inc. is seeking a full-time Public Health Prevention Programs Coordinator. This role encompasses community and state interventions, surveillance and evaluation, communications, screening interventions, and state administration and management to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use and associated effects, across the lifespan. The job duties will involve management of program expenditures within a given budget. The position is located in La Grande, Oregon, offering a scenic environment with abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. CHD values work-life balance and offers flexible schedules and generous time-off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, or related field or has the same knowledge level, can perform the same work as the degreed employees, and has attained advanced knowledge through a combination of work experience and intellectual instruction.
Experience in coordination of delivery of health promotion, coordination of implementation of primary prevention projects, and development of community coalitions.
Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s license and be insurable for client service purposes, travel between business offices, and to attend required meeting and/or trainings.
Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200-407-007-0370 and drug screening.
Knowledge of Risk and Protective Factors, the 6 CSAP Prevention Strategies, the Social Ecological model, and the National Academies of Medicine Continuum of Care or willingness to learn.
Ability to work well with others from a variety of disciplines, and conflict management skills.
Must demonstrate critical thinking, respond flexibly to changing needs, provide leadership to create key values and shared vision, apply effective problem-solving skills, balance multiple priorities, and the ability to use sound judgment in responding to client issues and concerns.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, emotional intelligence.
Ability to interact in an empathetic and nonjudgmental manner with culturally diverse populations and persons experiencing a wide range of social conditions.
Ability to work effectively and respectfully with all levels of staff, establishing and maintaining collaborative professional relationships.
Ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality, and practice ethical conduct.
Willingness to learn and engage in conversations about problem gambling, addiction, drug use prevention, harm reduction, and risk.
Proficiency with MS Office 365 (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel).
Proficiency with use of computers (desktop, laptop, tablet).
Regular physical attendance at the employee’s facility is required.
During their first six months of employment, CHD employees must work on site.

Nice To Haves

Certified Prevention Specialist preferred or willingness to pursue credentialing.

Responsibilities

Management of programs expenditures within a given budget.
Serve as primary point of contact for state programs related to this position.
Maintain compliance with the Service Element Language (SE) governing Health Services Division, Problem Gambling Prevention Services.
Maintain compliance with the Program Element Language (PE) governing Public Health Division, Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention Division.
Develop biennial work plans and budgets according to state program requirements.
Attend and participate in applicable program calls, webinars, meetings and trainings; including New Coordinator Orientation provided by state staff.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners.
Participate in state and local health equity trainings, committees, and implement practices advancing health equity where possible.
Participate in local coalitions and work groups that are relevant to prevent and reduce the use and associated effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs across the lifespans.
Collaborate with champions to educate the community about the health risks associated with gambling, alcohol, tobacco, and other substance use.
Highlight how these issues can disproportionately affect vulnerable groups.
Enlist the support of local champions to advocate for health equity.
Educate about, and strive to reduce, disparities in the burden of substance misuse by focusing on policy, systems, and environmental strategies.
Promote and make available information about Oregon Problem Gambling Resources (opgr.org), treatment services and other recovery resources.
Maintain accurate records and complete periodic reports in a timely manner.
Work in coordination with CHD Director of Community Relations and Marketing to utilize earned and paid media, social media and CHD website to communicate information about ADPEP and problem gambling prevention to the public.
Attend and participate in internal team and all-staff meetings.
Courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, outside agency personnel and the public.

Benefits

paid time off
medical plan that includes acupuncture, chiropractic and naturopathic
dental
vision
life/AD&D insurance
long-term disability insurance
excellent retirement benefit with generous contribution to 401k after orientation
Professional Development Plan
one month paid renewal leave every 7 years
annual employee appreciation picnics and dinners
Mental Health Days
gym discounts