Coordinator,Substance Use and Recovery Initiatives Job New York New York USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Location: New York

Location 2 Astor Pl,3rd Fl,New York, NY, 10003,United States
Base Pay $34.59 / Hour
Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt
Required Degree 4 Year Degree
Manage Others No

Description COORDINATOR, YOUTH SUBSTANCE & RECOVERY INITIATIVES Unit:
Programs Department:
Youth Services

Reports to:

Director, Community Engagement & Programs Classifications:
Non-Exempt;
Union Placement

Essential Functions:

% Time

Role Description 45% Coalition Coordination & Administration [E.Y.E.S. Coalition]

The Coalition Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day management of program goals, objectives and activities. The Coalition Coordinator will work collaboratively with the coalition to maximize participation and accomplishments. In addition to coordinating strategies, coalition initiatives and meetings the individual will be responsible for:

a.Build partnerships with LGBTQIA+ serving organizations, clinics, and schools to broaden coalition impact and resource sharing.
b.Develop and lead culturally responsive outreach strategies that prioritize LGBTQIA+ youth, particularly youth of color, TGNC youth, and youth experiencing homelessness.
c. Marketing of the program with recruitment to increase coalition members and participation
d. Develop agenda items and guest speakers
e. Record and maintain attendance records, meeting minutes, and other data reporting to satisfy contract deliverables.
f. Maintain ongoing progress reports and submit through monthly and annual reports.
g. Coordinate sector partners for events and prevention initiatives.
h. Represent the EYEYS Coalition at local community, county and state meetings.
i. Provide logistic support for assessments, trainings, and other coalition strategies.
j. Compile data and monthly reports describing coalition efforts, initiatives, and outreach.
k. Attend to other required duties in achieving and maintaining a successful coalition.

Specific activities required to fulfill this consultancy include:

Coordinate and facilitate monthly coalition meetings
Disseminate and analyze Youth Substance Use Community Assessment
Completion of quarterly contractual action plan and report submission
Ongoing youth engagement and interaction in substance use prevention and recovery activities

45% HMI Substance Use Prevention Programming

Provide prevention and risk reduction education, learning experiences, and skill-building activities about substance use, recovery, and other high-risk activities; empowering youth to meet life's challenges.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of substance use trends, recovery supports, and risk factors impacting LGBTQIA+ youth, especially throughout NYC
Lead internal learning opportunities to build staff capacity in LGBTQIA+ affirming and intersectional substance use services (at least 2 annually)
Support with the development of recovery-based supported HMI services, activities, and open groups
Integrate LGBTQIA+ affirming substance-use based harm reduction messaging and mental health supports into all YSD activities
Co-design substance use education materials with LGBTQIA+ youth to ensure cultural resonance and accessibility
Develop and deliver at least one (1) youth-specific workshop per quarter (4 annually) focused on substance use, misuse, and recovery
Develop a minimum of two (2) community-level youth recovery events/activities
Host one (1) advocacy-oriented event
Support youth in sharing their stories at conferences, advocacy events, or via social media to destigmatize substance use and uplift recovery journeys;
Recruit and support youth to serve on a statewide advisory committee
Establish community partnerships to Identify and refer LGBTQIA+ youth to affirming treatment providers and recovery supports as needed

10% Travel

Up to 10% travel locally and within the state of NY specific to job deliverables may be required for this position. Travel may be related to:

a. Attend and present at conferences focused on LGBTQIA+ health, substance use, or youth development to highlight program outcomes and youth voices.
b. Represent the organization in statewide or citywide task forces focused on LGBTQIA+ behavioral health and youth recovery.
c. Accepting awards and recognition on behalf of HMI.

Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

1. Bachelor degree in public health or public administration, social work, education, or other related human services field.
2. Specific experience with coalition building, community engagement, and community mobilization.
3. Extensive knowledge and understanding of substance use,…

Coordinator, Substance Use and Recovery Initiatives