FOR Youth Prevention Program Coordinator - Liberty, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

21d•$25

About The Position

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County FOR Youth Prevention Program Coordinator is a full-time, non-exempt Coordinator for its NYS OASAS funded Fentanyl, Opioid, and RX (FOR) Prevention Coalition program. This is a grant funded position through December 31, 2027, to support the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) coalition model to build community partnership and community readiness for harm reduction services to address the opioid and synthetic opioids other than methadone (SOOTM) overdose crisis in Sullivan County, New York, with an emphasis on youth development and engagement in coalition development, strategies, and activities. This Coordinator will work under the general supervision of the Prevention Programs Issue Leader and be responsible for the coordination and delivery of the FOR Youth coalition and affiliated programming. This position will coordinate marketing and communication initiatives in support of the FOR Youth coalition, outreach and support to law enforcement on prevention and harm reduction strategies and will provide support for evaluation and documentation of prevention and community development strategies in partnership with the Prevention team and the FOR Program Coordinator.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent education in community and/or youth development, education, social work, or related field. Associate degree and two years transferrable program experience is acceptable.
2 years of experience related to the role of the position.
Strong organizational skills including the ability to create effective organizational systems and event management.
Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written and visual channels using traditional methods and educational tools, as well as electronic technology (e.g., video, audio, computers, etc.).
Ability to effectively participate in professional team efforts.
Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and Create inclusive spaces
Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively with varying groups of people.
Ability to speak in public and facilitate meetings as needed.
Ability to work flexible hours which includes evenings and/or weekends.
Detail-oriented with the ability to complete moderately complex and straightforward tasks.
Ability to follow procedures and written instructions.
Ability to plan and organize work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the immediate supervisor.
Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity, sound professional judgment and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to take meeting minutes in a timely and understandable way that clearly defines action steps.
Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel.
Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in education, prevention, organizational systems and/or Human Development.
Experience with Cooperative Extension or other similar educational organizations.
Experience in directing and collaborating with volunteers.
Ability to identify and develop volunteer leadership.
Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, teach, and evaluate informal educational programs.
Ability to identify and utilize program resources from the organization and the community.
Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community and professional leaders.
Spanish speaking, background and/or training in other languages an asset.

Responsibilities

Deliver existing high quality prevention outreach and educational programs and events for youth and adults at risk of substance use in Sullivan County.
Utilize a variety of educational methods which may include direct teaching, group experiences, media, newsletters, electronic technology, internet, and distance learning to deliver programs that meet goals identified in the Plan of Work.
Serve as subject matter resource in substance use prevention and harm reduction strategies and volunteer involvement.
Foster acceptance of programs, methods, and policies to address community and individual needs and consider diverse audiences through frequent contact with youth program participants, parents, and volunteers.
Interact with program participants, parents, and volunteers representing CCE in a professional manner at all times.
Represent CCE before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell or other land grant universities in a professional manner as part of program delivery.
May be involved in multidisciplinary team efforts to deliver program.
Provide input to supervisor and/or volunteers in planning the delivery of prevention and harm reduction outreach and programs via various methods.
Provide input to supervisor to assist in planning the delivery of the established prevention and harm reduction program goals.
Provide input to supervisor, based on knowledge of community prevention and harm reduction needs and implementation, for planning the program budget.
Support volunteer management to ensure volunteer direction and procedures are followed according to established policies and procedures and provide guidance and resources for volunteers including recruitment, screening, orientation, training, evaluation, and management.
Ensure Volunteers meet established administrative and programmatic deadlines.
Monitor program and volunteers to ensure that educational content conforms to policies and objectives of the association and is research based.
Assist with identifying ways to reduce costs and maximize existing resources within the Association.
Solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise within the FOR Prevention and Harm Reduction program utilizing appropriate policies and procedures and with supervisor guidance as needed.
Under guidance of Supervisor, assist in coordinating and supporting county-wide prevention and harm reduction youth coalition, programs and events.
Provide support and coordination for and with youth and adult volunteer leaders.
Assist with the coordination, inventory, organization and preparation of materials, equipment, reference materials, etc. for a variety of prevention and harm reduction programming and other extension association activities as assigned.
Coordinate registration, set-up, and prepare resources for special projects as assigned.
Schedule use of space for programs.
Responsible for physically setting up the program space for educational trainings and programs.
Accurately collect, prepare and maintain paperwork, participant files and database as required by supervisor, Association and funding source requirements.
Complete and/or contribute to required reports in manner specified by supervisor, association or funding sources by established deadlines or as requested.
Transport other staff and program materials on an as needed basis in Association vehicles or personal vehicle.
Compile and make ready teaching materials for prevention and harm reduction programs and volunteers applying existing subject matter knowledge.
Collect evaluation data from program participants based on existing framework.
Collect program needs assessment data based on existing framework.
Coordinate the program implementation efforts, planning and activities related to FOR prevention and harm reduction youth coalition, programming, events, and volunteer recruitment and coordination.
Maintain communication with constituents and the community through variety of methods such as newsletters, e-mails, electronic technology, internet, phone messages, social media, website postings and content.
Coordinate promotion of FOR Youth Coalition prevention and harm reduction activities by networking and volunteer recruitment efforts through public relation initiatives by providing information for preparation of reports, impact statements, and success stories on program progress and accomplishments for funders, advisory committees, Board and others as necessary.
Act as first point of contact for Youth Prevention and Harm Reduction volunteers within the County.
Prepare and submit expense reports.
Assist in implementing a shared Association vision, building understanding around the mission and the advancement of the mission.
Collaborate with administrative staff to provide general office and reception/welcome desk support.
Maintain pleasant relationships with the public through a variety of contacts – walk-in office visitors, telephone, e-mail, and written correspondence.
Direct callers and visitors or provide basic information about programs and events.
May provide backup and support in collaboration with the support staff team to the overall Association and other program areas as needed.
In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.
Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.
Maintains respectful and professional interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers and the public.
Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to various audiences.
Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Sample County policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.