Prevention Coordinator II

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC is seeking a Prevention Coordinator to oversee daily operations of the prevention program, ensuring timely work plan implementation and contract compliance. You will collaborate with community partners to apply evidence-based strategies to reduce substance use within the target area.

The role requires supervision experience, strong data collection and reporting skills, and a solid understanding of SPF, logic models, and prevention planning.

Qualifications

• Combination of education, training and work experience equivalent to the prerequisites.
• Familiarity with SPF, logic models and data-driven program planning.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Prevention staff in daily operations.
• Maintains adherence to SPF and evidence-based practices.
• Manages data collection and reporting for contracts.
• Develops data-driven logic models for planning/evaluation.
• Writes clear statements and reports to agencies and partners.
• Trains, coaches and mentors staff on prevention activities.
• Facilitates specialty group sessions and prevention strategies.

Skills

Staff supervision

Data collection

Public health

Written communication

Training & coaching

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science

SPF knowledge

Tools

Office365

Canva

Job description

Statement of PurposeThe Prevention Coordinator is under the direct supervision of the Program Director. The Prevention coordinator provides oversight of daily operations of the prevention program, ensuring timely implementation of work plans and contract requirements. Works with individuals and community partners in providing evidence-based strategies and practices to prevent and reduce substance use/misuse problems and contributing factors in the target area.Major Tasks, Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupervising Prevention staff in daily operations.At all times, recognizes that policy work is now a major and essential function in community prevention.Maintains strict adherence to the Strategic Prevention FrameworkDisplays familiarity and increased focus on universal prevention strategiesMaintains a tight focus on evidence-based practicesConducts community-level data collection, such as community surveys, focus groups, key informant interviews, archival data collection, etc.Develops and uses data-driven Logic Models for program planning, implementation and evaluationWrites clear (and concise) statements and reports, summarizing data, goals and objectives. This may include letters to referral agencies, other community-based organizations, municipalities, county, state, and/or federal entities.Recognizes personal issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with communities served and other staff.Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior at all times.Demonstrates respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of communities served and staff.Prepares for and facilitates specialty group sessions and other prevention strategies and activities.Communicates clearly with clients, staff, peers, supervisors and community resources.Has a thorough understanding of computer operations; Windows and word processing (Office365, Canva).Prevention Coordinator Competencies and Performance ExpectationsAll Prevention Coordinators are expected to:Provide oversight of daily operationsHave knowledge of the referral process, both in and out of the BHS treatment systems.Implement county-approved work planEnsure compliance with county, state, and federal funding requirements, including data collection and data entry requirements.Ensure entry into PPSDS.Train, coach, and mentor staff.Conduct and facilitate specialty groups and other prevention strategies and activities.Work as a team member in performing duties, responsibilities, and assignments.Comply with BHS safety requirements.Prerequisite QualificationsThe following are the qualifications required to perform the essential functions of this position. Qualifications may be subject to modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act.A combination of education, training and work experience equivalent to:Minimum 5-year experience providing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) prevention services.Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral science, psychology, health administration, public health, social work.Knowledge and understanding of AOD use prevention planning, and implementation including education, screening and referral, community-based and environmental prevention strategies.Knowledge and understanding of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), Logic Models and their integral role in program planning, development and evaluationAbility to plan, implement and evaluate prevention servicesGood communication and writing skills required along with adequate record keeping, computer and math skills for performance of job duties.Bilingual abilities may be required within certain BHS programs.Must have a valid California driver’s license and, use of a personal vehicle with liability insurance for reimbursable mileage, generally short distances.