Program Coordinator II CHW

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

8d • Remote

About The Position

The Program Coordinator II performs administrative duties and community engagement activities for the Texas A&M Opioid Prevention for Students (TOPS) program

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of experience in program management, coordination or related areas.
• Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) and/or Community Health Worker Instructor (CHWI).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public/community/external relations or event planning.
• Experience working within a State of Texas-certified Community Health Worker (CHW) training program/site
• Experience providing CHW training sessions.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Utilizes sound judgment.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and oral)

Responsibilities

• Works with the Community Health Organizer to expand area knowledge and understanding of youth opioid prevention community resources and service programs across a multiple-county service area.
• Collaborates with the Community Health Organizer on logistical support to plan community events, including scheduling, room setup, technical support, catering services, and ensuring a seamless transition from inception to post-event activities.
• Provides culturally appropriate support and information on opioid prevention awareness and education.
• Attends routine TOPS program meetings and required training sessions.
• Assists in identifying funding opportunities.
• Assists in establishing short- and long-term goals and strategic planning.
• Completes training in the TOPS K12 opioid prevention education program and collaborates with the Community Health Organizer as a co-peer-leader to train community partners in the curriculum.
• Engages with school and community key decision-makers to promote and educate about the TOPS initiative.
• Delivers community opioid prevention awareness campaigns, specifically fentanyl, in targeted Texas locations.
• Works with the Community Health Organizer on data collection for opioid prevention awareness and education programs, including completing training to perform these duties.
• Collaborates with the Community Health Organizer to prepare monthly reports and track progress with youth opioid prevention education and service program activities.
• Works with the Community Health Organizer on cultivation and engagement events with high schools and key decision-makers to ensure program milestones are achieved.
• Conducts site visits across area counties to monitor TOPS activities and provide ongoing support to community and school partners.
• Maintains daily activity logs regarding client activity, travel destinations, and other program-related activities.
• Performs routine reporting of all program activities to monitor progress toward achieving program milestones.
• Oversees daily fiscal and purchasing activities.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level