Prevention Coordinator - DFC

Arizona Youth Partnership; Superior (AZ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Youth Partnership in Superior, AZ is seeking a Prevention Coordinator to lead the Copper Corridor Coalition, coordinating prevention activities with schools and community partners. You will drive collaboration across 12 sectors to reduce youth substance use and ensure program quality.

You will deliver programs such as Too Good for Drugs and Mind Matters, schedule trainings, attend meetings, gather data, and support grant reporting.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience delivering prevention programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Copper Corridor Coalition to reduce youth substance use.
• Collaborate with schools, organizations, and prevention staff for trainings and meetings.
• Deliver evidence-based programs such as Too Good for Drugs and Mind Matters.
• Attend community, coalition, agency, and network meetings as required.
• Coordinate school-based prevention activities with partner schools.
• Plan and participate in community events and fundraising or outreach efforts.
• Refer participants to AZYP programs when applicable and complete reporting.

Skills

Self-motivated

Youth engagement

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Publisher

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Prevention Coordinator

Job Location: Superior Office - Superior, AZ 85173

Position Type: Full Time (30 hours per week, some evenings, weekends as needed)

Salary: $19.00 hourly

Location: Copper Corridor (Pinal County)

Reports to: Senior Program Director, Community Impact Division

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development of the funded substance abuse prevention coalition in Pinal County (Copper Corridor Coalition) and motivate key community members from 12 sectors to reduce youth substance use including alcohol, opioids/marijuana, and other drugs.
• Collaborate with School Districts, community organizations, and prevention staff to schedule trainings, presentations, and coalition meetings.
• Deliver evidence‑based programming such as Too Good for Drugs, Mind Matters, and other substance‑use related programs.
• Attend community, coalition, agency, network, and other meetings as required.
• Coordinate school‑based prevention activities with partner schools including Prom Promise, Teen Maze, substance‑use related escape rooms, Mock DUI, and summer conferences.
• Plan and participate in community events such as drug take‑backs, resource fairs, and National Night Out.
• Coordinate with staff to refer participants to other AZYP programs when applicable.
• Plan and facilitate community presentations using programs from the SACLAZ Toolkit.
• Obtain and input data, prepare reports, compile statistics, and meet grant requirements.
• Complete all fund‑source and AZYP reporting obligations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting of actions and outcomes for all funding streams.
• Implement and support an indigenous mentoring program using NRPA’s Youth Mentoring Framework for youth at risk for or currently misusing drugs.
• Represent AZYP at public events, as directed, to promote prevention efforts.
• Participate in mandatory training required by funders and AZYP.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Self‑motivated and independent worker who is creative, flexible, collaborative, and a team player.
• Experience working with high school‑aged youth.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills; knowledge of Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint is an advantage.

Requirements

• Mandatory fingerprinting and background check; mandatory CPR/First Aid certification.
• Mandatory AZ driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel county‑wide and statewide.
• Mandatory automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000.