Young Adult Prevention Coordinator

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO)•Augusta, ME

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Young Adult Prevention Coordinator is part of the Substance Use Prevention (SUP) Program within the Tobacco and Substance Use Prevention and Control (TSUPC) Program at the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (MeCDC). This position is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and implementation of primary substance use prevention initiatives targeting Maine’s young adult population (ages 18–25). The Coordinator leads collaborative efforts with state and community partners, oversees prevention service contracts, supports evidence‑based prevention programming, and ensures timely completion of financial and progress reporting to the Maine Recovery Council. The Coordinator also contributes to the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategic plan for the SUP Program and works closely with the SUP team, SUP Program Manager, Maine Prevention Network Manager, and Prevention Services Coordinator. This is a three‑year, term‑limited, non‑supervisory position.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Public or Community Health, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Health Education, Public Administration, Government, Social Work, or a related field and three (3) years of professional experience in the planning, development, coordination, and/or evaluation of health programs or services
OR
An equivalent combination of seven (7) years of education, training, and professional experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of alcohol, tobacco, and other substance use prevention, intervention, and treatment practices, including recovery‑oriented systems of care
Prevention certification through the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) (preferred)
Experience with strategic planning, outcomes assessment, and research or evaluation methodologies
Experience designing and managing community partner application and selection processes, including scoring frameworks and cross‑functional review
Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from diverse racial, cultural, and socio‑economic backgrounds
Demonstrated skill in applying best practices in health communication
Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting data to stakeholders and community audiences
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Demonstrated project management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Convene internal and external partners to build capacity and advance effective primary prevention strategies for young adults
Facilitate a short‑term action planning group to establish priorities, data measures, and a project‑focused strategic plan
Develop criteria for the distribution of community funds, support procurement activities, and manage awarded prevention service contracts
Review current research and evidence to identify best‑practice primary prevention programs across multiple community settings
Implement and monitor strategies addressing substance use prevention needs among Maine’s young adult population
Lead quarterly collaborative meetings with funded partners to ensure alignment between state and local prevention efforts
Manage environmental scans and needs assessments to ensure required deliverables are completed on time
Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and budgets while contributing to long‑term sustainability planning
Coordinate and/or provide system‑wide training, consultation, and technical assistance to support evidence-based prevention and early intervention services
Collaborate with program staff to strengthen prevention partnerships with colleges, universities, technical schools, and workplaces
Support data collection, evaluation, and quality assurance activities to inform programmatic and policy recommendations
Travel for trainings, conferences, meetings, and site visits, as needed
Perform other related duties as assigned