Drug Coalition Program Assistant

ABOUT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

Jefferson County Health Department promotes the health, safety, and well-being of all people in Jefferson County. The Health Department values advocacy, collaboration, empowerment, health equity, integrity, respect, and evidence based while carrying out their variety of programs offered to achieve our vision of healthy lifestyles, communities, and lifestyles.

The purpose of this position is to prevent and reduce substance misuse among youth and the greater community through county wide collaboration.

• Assists in the development of JCDFC's youth advocacy program, including but not limited to scheduling weekly meetings with students, liaising with school advisors and coordinating relevant trainings, activities and recruitment.
• Assists in the development and dissemination of the monthly coalition newsletter.
• Works with the Project Director and Coalition Chair to record and disseminate meeting minutes and other communication with coalition members.
• Assists in maintaining current and relevant information on coalition website and social media sites.
• Assists in the coordination of other coalition activities, based on need and interest.
• Provides youth program support and communication assistance.
• Coordinates small groups of middle school and/or high school students who are learning to be leaders, community advocates and peer educators around alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
• Attends Committee meetings as needed.
• Adheres to and promotes safety as a priority in the workplace.