COALITION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

StarkMHAR; Canton (OH); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits starting after one month

Ohio Public Employee Retirement System

Vacation & Sick Leave from day 1

Year-round staff development opportunities

Educational assistance

Job summary

StarkMHAR is seeking a Coalition & Community Development Coordinator to facilitate suicide and substance use prevention coalitions in Canton, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral services and a minimum of three years' experience in community coalition work. Responsibilities include coordinating community prevention strategies and overseeing coalition initiatives. StarkMHAR offers traditional government benefits, remote work options, and various employee-friendly features, fostering a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral services or related field required (Master's preferred).
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in the community coalition field required.
• Experience with AOD/MH prevention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Stark County suicide and substance use prevention coalitions.
• Coordinate community strategies related to suicide and overdose prevention.
• Ensure compliance with coalition-related budgets and reporting.

Skills

Community coalition leadership

Excellent social skills

Creative problem-solving

Knowledge of social media impact

Quick learner with technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral services

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Coalition & Community Development Coordinator for Local County Government Mental Health and Recovery Board

Are you a bachelor level behavioral health system worker who enjoys convening complex conversations and problem-solving that ultimately improve the lives of others? Or, do you have prior experience in leading community coalitions and enjoy planning community events for a cause?

The Coalition & Community Development Coordinator (CCDC) at StarkMHAR is responsible for: facilitating the Stark County suicide and substance use prevention coalitions & sub-committees, implementing coalition initiatives, coordinating data collection, overseeing coalition-related budgets, and meeting internal/external reporting requirements. Other responsibilities for the CCDC provide an opportunity to support further development of coalitions in Stark County and hosting or co-hosting community events related to suicide and overdose prevention.

This role is a part of StarkMHAR's clinical department and works with staff in clinical and other StarkMHAR departments as well. A strong CCDC candidate is people-centered, has excellent social and communication skills, enjoys being creative, is impactful when thinking outside the box to solve problems, and is familiar with how various social media outlets can impact the community. It's a plus if you are familiar with Microsoft Excel and Teams and is a quick learner with tech. If you have work experience in behavioral health and coalitions, and are energized by bringing people together, you are encouraged to apply!

What we offer:

StarkMHAR offers the more traditional "government" benefits that are appealing to many, and is also committed to recruiting, engaging and developing a diverse, high-quality staff. In an effort to promote work/life balance and offer staff greater flexibility, most StarkMHAR positions are eligible for remote work and/or alternate work schedules.

Some, but not all the many employee-friendly features of employment at StarkMHAR include a

• Health Benefits begin 1st of month after start date
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System
• Vacation & Sick Leave Accruals from day 1
• Prior Gov't service may increase Vacation accruals
• 5 Personal Days & 10 Paid Holidays per year
• Year-round staff development opportunities
• Educational assistance

Purpose:

Responsible for administration of suicide and overdose prevention strategies of environmental, community-based process, and information dissemination based on coalition activities and/or coalition related grant requirements; responsible for various coalitions through development and implementation of outward facing strategies and activities; responsible for coordination and implementation of various community strategies related to suicide and overdose death prevention driven by a coalition.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral services or related field required (Master's degree preferred);
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience in the community coalition field required;
• Experience with AOD/MH prevention preferred;
• OCPSA or willingness to obtain certification within first year preferred;
• Project management experience preferred.

The final applicant selected for this position, prior to appointment, will be required to submit to a drug test for illegal drug use. The test site shall be chosen and paid for by the Board. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment. The applicant will also be subject to any other requirements of Ohio law.