Community Program Coordinator - Substance Use and Mental Health

Curry County; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Curry County in New Mexico seeks a Program Administrator for the SPF-PFS program, reporting to the Community Program Manager and Regional Behavioral Health Administrator. You will coordinate, plan, implement and assess outreach and prevention education activities to advance behavioral health initiatives.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement with schools, law enforcement, business owners and community groups, plus strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to obtain Certified Prevention Specialist within two years of hire.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Google Workspace and Canva.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to monitor programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in private and public settings with groups.

Responsibilities

• Administer activities of the SPF-PFS program under supervision.
• Coordinate, plan, implement and assess community outreach and prevention education.
• Drive stakeholder engagement to manage active partnerships with schools, law enforcement, and community organizations.

Skills

Strong writing and oral communication

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish (help

Education

Associates Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of the Community Program Manager, or in his/her absence, the Regional Behavioral Health Administrator, will administer activities of the County’s Strategic Prevention Framework – Partnerships for Success (SPF-PFS) Program while maintaining compliance with the grant agreement. Responsible for coordinating, planning, implementing, and assessing community outreach and prevention education to further the Substance Use and Behavioral Health program and its related initiatives. Driver of stakeholder engagement to manage active partnerships necessary to the program, including school administrators, educators, law enforcement, business owners, community organizations, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Work experience in similar field and college education can be considered equivalent.
• Ability to obtain Certified Prevention Specialist within two years of hire, if not already certified.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Google Workspace and other software such as Canva.
• Strong organizational skills, including ability to set up and maintain program monitoring systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in private and public settings with large and small groups of people.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish helpful.
• Experience working with City, County and/or State Government preferred.
• Ability to interact professionally with supervisor and other co-workers.
• Ability to work independently of daily supervision and to exercise discretionary judgment and thinking.
• Valid NM Driver’s License. No DWI conviction within the past three (3) years.
• Ability to perform all essential duties as listed below.
• Ability to perform the essential duties in the working conditions described below.
• Ability to work with the equipment, tools, and materials listed below.
• Must comply with safety guidelines and policies of the County.