SPF-PFS Educational Program Coordinator
General Responsibilities
Primary, the SPF-PFS Prevention Specialist coordinates and delivers substance use awareness, prevention education and outreach for youth, parents, and community service providers using strategies for community engagement, mobilization, and change. The SPF-PFS Prevention Specialist is responsible for coordinating, organizing, and facilitating education programs throughout the local and regional community to various audiences of different age levels. The SPF-PFS Prevention Specialist will be responsible for developing and delivering educational campaigns, community forums, and conducting outreach to community organization members. The SPF-PFS Prevention Specialist will help collect data, provide written reports on activities, participate in grant writing projects and support grant compliance while working as an integral member of a team.
The Educational Program Coordinator will:
Demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to primary prevention, recovery, treatment, community organizing, and community planning.
Build, cultivate, and maintain relationships with community stakeholders and other agencies to assure ongoing program improvement, participation, and evaluation.
Conduct outreach to secure community support and participation in community service projects; effectively explain and empower participants in community service and educational projects.
Implement youth education programs which includes researching, helping to develop curriculum content, conducting training presentations, working with schools, clinics, chapter houses, and attending community meetings and events, sometimes after hours.
Demonstrate an ability to learn and teach the required curriculum and educational programs, including preparing lesson plans, delivering instruction, and assessing student learning.
Organize and facilitate community forums, events, take the lead in developing a regional podcast focused on issues related to substance use prevention in the community.
Maintain accurate statistics and monthly reports to supervisor and possibly funders.
Evaluate program strengths and weaknesses by providing feedback while making recommendations for developing the program, adjusting, and implementing solutions effectively to address challenges as they arise by gaining team and supervisory approval.
Assist and support in the training of youth, parents, community professionals and regional organizations. Through community engagement, build rapport with participants.
Secure parent consent forms for all minor participants and maintain proper documentation.
Develop and maintain all primary prevention information and digital files, as well as community education materials such as pamphlets, flyers, posters, etc. as needed.
Effectively act as a resource for all participants and agency staff and represent Capacity Builders Inc., positively and professionally.
Attending all required training, including community, regional, state, and virtual training as assigned. Attend regular staff meetings and update staff regarding program activities and strategies.
Communicate effectively and frequently with the Project Director, Evaluator and Program Coordinator concerning the ongoing project.
Act consistently with Capacity Builders, Inc. (CBI) philosophy and expectations and help promote the same throughout the agency.
Prepare and submit written reports in a timely fashion. As a vital team member of CBI, support initiatives and events through attendance and participation as appropriate.
Follow all safety protocols provided by the school district, school site and CBI Policy and Procedures.
Participate in BOC grant writing activities and initiatives weekly.
All other duties as assigned.
The Educational Coordinator 's primary responsibilities will revolve around coordinating and guiding the development of a culturally grounded prevention curriculum that is rooted in Navajo culture, teachings, and values, and in line with the Strategic Prevention Framework, encompassing both in-person and virtual initiatives to reach a geographically dispersed region. Key Responsibilities include Coordinates a collaborative team and community effort to create a culturally grounded substance use prevention curriculum for Navajo youth; ensures the curriculum is respectful of Navajo culture, values, and teachings; oversee the development of age-appropriate and engaging educational materials; guides and supports the implementation of the curriculum in schools, local events, chapter houses, and virtually; work closely with schools and community partners to ensure the curriculum is integrated effectively into educational programs; conducts workshops and presentations for youth, families, caregivers, and community stakeholders; customizes workshops to align with Navajo culture and values, ensuring cultural sensitivity and relevance; participates in community outreach efforts to raise awareness about the prevention program; builds and maintains strong relationships with community members, schools, and local organizations; attend local events and meetings to engage with the community; ensure the prevention program is implemented with fidelity to the Strategic Prevention Framework for substance use prevention; incorporate Navajo Cultural Teachings and values into all aspects of program planning and delivery; collects data related to program activities and assists with program evaluation and reporting for grant compliance. Paid absences for each employee is estimated at 240 hours annually (64 hours sick leave and up to 176 hours of other leave, including holiday and vacation per CBI policy). Paid absences are recovered through adjusting the hourly rate from 2,080 hours to 1,840 hours year to allocate the paid absences. ($41,600 annual salary/1840 hours= $22.61/hour). Paid absence hours will not be charged directly to the grant
Recommended Education and Experience for Full Performance:
Minimum associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred. Studies can range across in sociology, psychology, social work, public health, education, or related human services field highly desired. At least one year working in public health, a teaching environment or facilitator is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, public speaking, editing, writing, typing, computer, communications, and organizational skills.
Must have valid New Mexico or Arizona driver’s license, clean DMV record, and reliable method of transportation.
Must have clear State and FBI criminal background check.
Demonstrate a creative approach to teaching and community education through experience.
Experience with public speaking is required.
Commitment to diversity, culturally competent education, and outreach with familiarity of Navajo and other southwest cultures.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with youth, adults, professionals, staff, and faculty.
Strong planning, organizational skills, and teamwork.
Ability to work under pressure, flexibility, and willingness to work some evenings and weekends as program demands.
Experience in managing multiple projects and initiatives and working as a team to bring solutions.
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, strong work ethic, and professional commitment.
Community presentations at events for community members who may be primarily Navajo. Knowledge and conversational Navajo speakers are desired, but not required.
Physically able to work in a classroom setting while sitting, standing, walking for 1–2-hour sessions, and setting up booths.
Able and willing to occasionally travel by vehicle for implementation at partnering school sites at roundtrip distances of 25-300 miles. Personal vehicles may be an option occasionally, if so, mileage reimbursement is possible.
Ability to use technology for virtual communication such as Zoom, Teams and SharePoint. Intermediate computer skills are desired
Classification: Full-Time, Hourly
Safety Sensitive Position: No
Supervisor: Program Director
Supervises: N/A
Program Curriculum: Youth substance uses awareness and prevention programs, adult and community education and outreach, program development.
Location: Fort Defiance Agency, AZ region which serves all 27 Chapters; may require remote work; Farmington, NM main office
Travel: Required occasionally throughout week to work with the local community and program staff at designated sites
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