Coordinates multi-stakeholder community partnerships to plan and implement population health initiatives out of the D-H Department of Community Health Improvement in execution of the Drug Free Communities grant deliverables.
Key Responsibilities:
Leads the development and sustainability of one or more community coalition(s) including health care, municipal, education, community service, business, and law enforcement members.
Ensures project related assessment of community needs and assets are compiled and documented.
Coordinates with guidance from senior staff, capacity development, action planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects in collaboration with community stakeholders and organizations.
Implements evaluation strategies to track progress of Drug Free Communities work plan initiatives. Completes Drug Free Communities required reporting.
Provides support and technical assistance to community partners to achieve the goals and objectives for which their organizations are responsible.
Assists with and independently conducts evaluation to track progress and improve the quality of future work
Performs other duties as required or assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2 years’ experience in health-related community organizations and/or community development, or the equivalent in education and professional experience required.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, creativity, maturity, flexibility, diplomacy, and the ability to work as part of a team required.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects under pressure required.
Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
Completes Certified Prevention Specialist or other training required by contract or Community Health Department within 12 months of hire.