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Prevention Program & Youth Coordinator
Asociación Laitna de Bienestar a la Comunidad
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Tualatin Together (TT) is a growing community based non-profit agency who is seeking to add to our team through funding awarded by the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s (ONDCP), Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC). The purpose of the DFC funding is to:

1. Establish and strengthen collaboration among communities, public and private non-profit agencies, as well as federal, state, local and tribal governments to support the efforts of community coalition working to prevent and reduce substance abuse among youth.
2. Reduce substance abuse among youth and, over time, reduce substance abuse among adults by addressing the factors in a community that increase the risk of substance abuse and promoting the factors that minimize the risk of substance abuse.

This position is grant funded for a five-year period and is contingent on the continuing availability of funds.

Position Summary: The Prevention Program and Youth Coordinator (PPYC) position is a unique blend of coalition building for both adults and youth. The Asociación Latina Bienestar a la Comunidad (Latino Community Wellness Association - LCWA) is a DFC coalition serving residents in Tualatin, Oregon with a focus on the Latinx community. LCWA will work closely with TT, an existing coalition serving as the fiscal agent for LCWA, to provide comprehensive prevention services across the Tualatin community. The PPYC will be the adult-guide for our youth-led coalitions at Hazelbrook Middle School and Tualatin High School, with the assistance of TT staff. The PPYC is responsible for facilitating the work of the coalitions through partnership and community engagement. Major functions include coalition leadership and
development, project management and administration, community and capacity building, partnership development, implementation of coalition action plans, coordinating data collection for program evaluation and ensuring project/grant compliance and reporting in collaboration with the fiscal agent.

This position reports directly to the Executive Director, Tualatin Together.

Essential Functions: Coalition Leadership - provides leadership to the Coalitions including arranging and facilitating meetings, work sessions and special events; educates community organizations, groups and individuals about prevention issues and the work of the coalitions, leads the development of work groups and action initiatives, maintains Coalition records including meeting minutes; conductions outreach to interested members of the community. Community Education and Awareness - coordinates, develops and implements education and public awareness activities to engage the community in support of building positive futures for youth. Community Events - represents the organization in a variety of local, county and statewide meetings and forums.

Essential Education and Capabilities:

• Bilingual, Spanish/English
• Certified Prevention Specialist Certification preferred; candidates must obtain CPS Certification within two years of hire.
• Associate or Bachelors’ degree in Social Science or related prevention field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to relate well to a wide range of people and entities.
• Knowledge of the principles of substance abuse prevention, coalition building, planning and community organization.
• Skill and experience in organizing and managing the work of a non-profit community group. Previous experience with community alcohol and drug coalitions is highly desirable.
• Skill in conducting outreach to community members, groups and organizations to develop capacity of the coalition.
• Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Skill in convening and guilding diverse groups towards a common goal and set of actions.
• Previous experience and demonstrated skill in planning community events.
• Ability to submit timely, complete and accurate reports.
• Ability to work independently within policy and program guidelines and use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to identify and support effective fundraising strategies that align with the coalitions mission and values in order to establish long term sustainability of the coalition.

Work Environment: Work is performed in both an office environment and in a variety of locations throughout the city and county. Remote work is acceptable up to 40% of the time and informed by workload. This position requires regular attendance at eventing meetings and occasional weekends. A reasonable amount of driving and travel is required to fulfill grant requirements which can include independent air travel across the country. A valid driver's license is required with proof of insurance and access to a vehicle. PPYC must be able to lift 50 pounds with no restrictions.

Salary Range:

• 1.0 FTE salary range $50,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience and education.
• Tualatin Together offers a stipend towards medical/dental benefits and does not offer medical/dental benefits nor any retirement funding.
• Exempt position, flexible schedule, inspiring work and work environment

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Cyndy Hillier at [email protected] by Friday, November 22, 2024. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.