Camp Mariposa Youth Programs Coordinator

WestCare Inc; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCare Tennessee is seeking a Strategic Prevention Framework Youth Activities Coordinator in Morristown to support the Prevention team and coordinate Camp Mariposa programs. You will work with the Project Director, Prevention Navigator, and Community Outreach Coordinator to deliver evidence-based prevention services and collect program data.

The role requires engagement with schools, community partners, and volunteers, plus organizing camps and family-oriented events while maintaining

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited two-year Community College or a four-year College/University with a degree in Case Management, Workforce Development, Communication, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Human Resources or related human services field to the position is preferred.
• Previous experience of at least 3-5 years will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, and goals of WestCare Tennessee.
• Uphold strict confidentiality of individual information.
• Assigned as the Camp Mariposa Coordinator/Director to plan and facilitate six(6) year round addiction prevention and mentoring overnight camp programs and six (6) family fun days for youth affected by the substance use of a family member.
• Educate teachers, counselors, staff working in youth serving organizations including Boys and Girls clubs on the impact substance abuse has on children, youth, and their families.
• Provide evidence based and school operated prevention programming to help youth avoid the misuse of substances through delivering curriculum(s) to teachers and counselors.

Skills

Public speaking

Outreach & marketing

Team collaboration

Data collection & analysis

Confidentiality

Organization

Education

Degree in Case Management, Workforce Development, Communication, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Human Resources or related human services field

3-5 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

WestCare Tennessee is seeking a Strategic Prevention Framework Youth Activities Coordinator in Morristown to support the Prevention team and coordinate Camp Mariposa programs. You will work with the Project Director, Prevention Navigator, and Community Outreach Coordinator to deliver evidence-based prevention services and collect program data.

The role requires engagement with schools, community partners, and volunteers, plus organizing camps and family-oriented events while maintaining