Prevention & Wellness Coordinator (Part-Time)

Malden Public Schools•Malden, MA

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About The Position

The part-time Malden Prevention & Wellness Coordinator will be responsible for implementing and managing school-based prevention initiatives and coordinating with citywide efforts under the Strategic Prevention Framework–Partnerships for Success (SPF-PFS) grant. This part-time role supports efforts to reduce youth substance use, improve school-based prevention programming, enhance caregiver education, and strengthen community-wide prevention strategies. The Coordinator will collaborate with schools, community organizations, public health agencies, and local stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of evidence-based programs and policy initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on youth and community health in Malden through evidence-based prevention and outreach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health, education, social work, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Experience in program coordination, youth substance use prevention, or community outreach.
Strong ability to engage with diverse stakeholders including middle and high school students, school administrators, community leaders, and public health professionals.
Knowledge of evidence-based prevention strategies and youth development frameworks.
Excellent organizational, communication, and data analysis skills.
Proficiency in coalition building, program development, and project management.
Experience working with diverse populations, including those experiencing economic insecurity or systemic inequities.
Strong understanding of social determinants of health and public health frameworks.
Excellent community engagement, relationship-building, and facilitation skills.
Ability to analyze and interpret data to inform program development and decision-making.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and data visualization tool.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws related to public health and education initiatives.
Ability to maintain records and handle confidential information appropriately.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate effectively with school staff, community partners, and government agencies.

Responsibilities

Coordinate prevention strategies in Malden’s schools and community, ensuring alignment with grant objectives.
Support implementation of evidence-based curricula (including HealthSmart and iDecide), ensuring proper training and fidelity to program models.
Distribute educational materials to school staff, caregivers, and youth to raise awareness of vaping and substance use risks.
Support the school counseling department to ensure high-risk students are connected to appropriate resources.
Serve as the primary liaison between Malden Public Schools, local organizations, and the Malden Opioid Task Force.
Recruit and train community leaders, educators, and youth-serving organization staff to facilitate prevention workshops.
Organize and lead biannual community forums on substance use prevention strategies with stakeholders including law enforcement, public health professionals, and school personnel.
Establish and maintain partnerships with at least five community-based organizations to expand prevention programming and outreach.
Coordinate training for school health educators on the HealthSmart curriculum to enhance substance use prevention education.
Provide ongoing training and technical assistance to school staff, social workers, and healthcare professionals on prevention best practices.
Develop and facilitate workshops for caregivers to improve communication with youth and promote family-based prevention strategies.
Conduct needs assessments in Malden’s middle and high schools to identify vaping and substance use trends.
Track program effectiveness by collecting and analyzing data (e.g., Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) results, school discipline records, caregiver feedback).
Work with Project Evaluators to develop an evaluation system to monitor prevention impact, with a goal of reducing vaping-related school incidents by 40% over five years.
Prepare progress reports and presentations for stakeholders, grant funders, and city leadership to ensure transparency and accountability.
Collaborate with city officials and community leaders to develop long-term funding strategies for prevention initiatives.
Assist in creating sustainable policies that integrate prevention programming into Malden Public Schools and local government operations.
Develop outreach materials to engage the community in prevention efforts.