Prevention Program Coordinator - Vernon
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Healthcare
Community Health, Public Health -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Community Health, Public Health
Job Description
Our Mission:
The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission "to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children" by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.
Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you are joining a supportive environment.
Starting annual salary: $45,000
JOB SUMMARY
The Prevention Program Coordinator administers and coordinates a substance abuse prevention program, provides documentation, data, and reports of services as required by program policies and funding sources. The Coordinator serves as a resource/referral and community liaison between the school district, youth groups and other community organizations.
Key ResponsibilitiesEducation
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, prevention, counseling or related field from an accredited program.
Experience / Requirements
- Two to four years of related professional experience.
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to provide services throughout the service area.
- Knowledge of the causes and effects of drugs and alcohol addiction and the impact it has on individuals, families, and communities.
- Proficient knowledge in youth development frameworks and experience with at‑risk youth populations.
- Experience in developing and facilitating group training events, focus groups and prevention presentations.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, external programs and agencies.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Experience with data collection, analysis and reporting.
- Strong time management, organizational and supervisory skills.
- Experience with social norms and marketing campaigns.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation and public speaking.
- Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment and interact with culturally diverse individuals.
- Experience coordinating a peer education program.
- Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well-being is one of our highest priorities.
The Village offers a comprehensive flexible benefits package designed to aid in the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
The Village for Families and Children is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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