Dwi Community Wellness & Outreach Coordinator Doe

Brief Description

The Community Wellness and Outreach Coordinator plays an essential role in Eddy County's efforts to combat alcohol-related issues by planning, developing, and implementing a variety of targeted program activities. The primary focus of these initiatives is to prevent the incidence of Driving While Impaired (DWI) offenses, binge drinking, underage drinking, and other types of alcohol-related harm within the community. A key component of this position involves facilitating the Carlsbad DWI School, a structured program designed to educate individuals regarding the dangers of impaired driving and to promote responsible behaviors;

as well as overseeing and facilitating the DWISE Victim Impact Program, which offers insights into the ramifications of impaired driving through narratives from those affected by DWI incidents.

To successfully meet the responsibilities of this role, the employee is required to obtain certification as a DWI School Facilitator within their first year of employment. This certification is essential for facilitating the Carlsbad DWI School sessions. The Coordinator will be the senior DWI School Facilitator. The Coordinator must achieve a certification as a Prevention Specialist or actively work towards this qualification, with a commitment to maintaining certification once it is obtained.

All prevention programs under the Coordinator's guidance must adhere to oversight by a Certified Prevention Specialist, ensuring that established standards and practices are met. Regular updates to the Prevention section of the Management Data System are required, alongside other reporting functions as directed by the DWI Program Manager and the Eddy County Community Services Director, to track progress and efficacy in prevention efforts.

Additionally, the Coordinator is expected to actively participate in the monthly DWI Program Advisory Council meetings. These meetings provide a platform for collaboration, strategic planning, and discussion regarding ongoing and future initiatives. Office hours will vary. This position will be paid with grant funds and will remain in effect as long as grant funding is available. Employees may be required to work irregular hours, attend job-related meetings, and perform other job duties as assigned.

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$28.23 - $31.15