Prevention Program Manager

About the Role

This full-time position focuses on developing and implementing strategic initiatives to address behavioral health issues in Douglas County. The role involves grant oversight, staff supervision, program coordination, and community engagement to promote prevention and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Develops program goals and objectives to formulate the Douglas County strategic plan.
• Supports mobilization efforts in Douglas County to address behavioral health issues.
• Provides grant oversight and budget monitoring for multiple grant projects.
• Supervises staff and coordinates multiple grant projects.
• Coordinates program development, implementation, reporting, and evaluation to meet funding requirements.
• Manages coordination and subject matter content for meetings, trainings, events, and conferences.
• Tracks and manages components required for project reporting, including budget monitoring.
• Provides supervision of Youth Empowerment and Prevention efforts.
• Provides supervision of school-based prevention strategies.
• Manages facilitation and coordination of Engage Douglas County meetings.
• Implements relevant prevention initiatives, including educating communities and youth to reduce the prevalence of substance misuse, suicide prevention, and mental health promotion.
• Provides training and technical assistance to community partners on substance misuse, suicide prevention, and mental health promotion.
• Manages other prevention projects as assigned in partnership with other prevention staff.
• May require regular driving to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day, including early morning or evening hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• At least two years of prevention experience preferred.
• Community organization and facilitation experience preferred.
• Community mobilization skills and the ability to build community relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and efficient work practices.
• Training and experience in substance use prevention or human services preferred.
• Able to build consensus and support among diverse teams.
• Knowledge of community systems and their relevance to community change.
• Able to interact with a variety of interest and cultural groups.
• Able to develop and articulate a clear vision.
• Computer knowledge and proficiency required.
• Reporting skills and the ability to maintain records required.
• Must possess a valid state Driver's License, in-force automobile liability insurance, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization's insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy.
• Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position.