Program Coordinator

Aliviane•El Paso, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Aliviane Inc. is a community-based organization providing substance use and mental health services, education, and awareness. The Program Coordinator supports prevention efforts by creating community awareness about the health consequences of substance use and abuse, with a focus on the state's four prevention priorities: underage drinking, marijuana, prescription drug abuse across the lifespan, and tobacco and nicotine products. The role mobilizes community resources and encourages participation across community sectors to help change social norms and reduce substance use and abuse. The coordinator conducts prevention services and activities through one or more coalitions using the Strategic Prevention Framework, implements Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) strategies, and develops and maintains cultural competency efforts. The position collaborates with the Prevention Resource Center on tobacco retailer education, provides prevention presentations and information, and maintains records and reports documenting services, coalition activity, progress, and compliance. The coordinator keeps current with relevant research and developments in drug use and prevention, represents the agency in public forums, and supports agency activities and objectives. The role requires timely communication, professional engagement with adults and youth, collaboration with program teams and community partners, and adherence to agency policies and mission.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, sociology, or a related field.
CPS or APS designation and working toward CPS certification within 12 months of employment.
2–4 years of experience.
Knowledge of agency programs to refer individuals seeking information.
Working knowledge of personnel and company policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and understandably in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to interact positively, courteously, respectfully, and professionally with adults and youth.
Ability to work collaboratively and participate in program team activities across the organization.
Ability to accept responsibility and meet or exceed organizational standards.
Professional, positive conduct when representing Aliviane with employees, clients, community partners, and the public.
Any combination of education and experience demonstrably applicable to the listed duties.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Conduct prevention services and activities through the operation of one or more coalitions using the Strategic Prevention Framework process.
Implement the combination of Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) strategies.
Develop, implement, and maintain cultural competency efforts.
Collaborate with the Prevention Resource Center on tobacco retail education.
Create community awareness about the health consequences of substance use and abuse, focusing on underage drinking, marijuana, prescription drug abuse across the lifespan, and tobacco and nicotine products.
Form and maintain a coalition to increase citizen participation and commitment across community sectors toward reducing substance use and abuse.
Document attendance, participation, services provided, coalition meetings, progress, follow-up, and other requested status and compliance information in a timely manner.
Provide information about intervention for drug, alcohol, prescription medication, and tobacco use; stay current with literature and developments in the field.
Learn and implement key measures for reporting and maintain appropriate CSAP strategies for program design.
Maximize resources through community mobilization to change community norms and increase awareness and support for substance abuse prevention and treatment services.
Prepare and maintain required records.
Participate in agency-wide activities as needed to meet organizational goals and objectives.
Maintain punctuality, timeliness, and low absenteeism; identify and analyze problems and generate alternative solutions.
Respond promptly to internal and external communications and carry out other assignments that support Aliviane Inc.'s goals and objectives.
Understand, accept, implement, and promote the agency mission, program and departmental goals, philosophy, and objectives; serve as a role model for employees, clients, and community partners.
Keep abreast of knowledge about drug use and its effects, social attitudes, and laws; review current literature and represent the agency in public forums on drug use, abuse, and prevention.