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Job Title: Prevention Program Coordinator
Reports to: Program Director FLSA Status: Non exempt Classification: Full Time/40 Hours
Specifications: Must be able to work afternoons and evenings
Pay Scale: Position starts at $16.50 with and increase after 90 days.
Summary:
Coordinate and implement designated youth, teen, and family prevention programs that will be
provided both during and after school. Oversee communication, scheduling and data collection for
prescribed prevention programs. Participate in leadership and community engagement activities that
will better position Focus on Community for success in prevention practices. Prescribed Programs
for this position, including but are not limited to Botvin Lifeskills, Strengthening Families,
Families and Schools Together, Food Frenzy, Opportunities Club, Extended Learning, and Family Game
Night.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work of this
position. The list is not meant to be exhaustive or restrictive. Other duties may be assigned.
• Engage in training and preparation for the implementation of the prescribed prevention
programs.
• Attend and oversee the implementation of the Extended Learning Opportunities Club
Program
• Oversee the Teen Peer Educators at program sites
• Engage as part of a FAST or Strengthening Families Team to ensure the successful implementation
of the program
• Attend and teach the Lifeskills program with fidelity at designated sites
• Develop program curriculum and activities for program as needed
• Facilitate any other prescribed programs with fidelity by following the approved
curriculums.
• Implement the program policies put forth by the Program Director
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with the key people and locations chosen for the
prescribed prevention programs.
• Document all activities of the projects using forms developed for this purpose. Maintain copies
of all project correspondence.
• Turn in all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner
• When prescribed, attend in the capacity designated, evening programming geared towards youth and
family development
• Participate in outreach activities for the purpose of networking and enhancing program
success.
• Establish and maintain files for each youth involved in the prescribed programs as needed. Files
should include parent permission forms, attendance records, trained observer reports, and progress
notes.
• Assist in the completion of all necessary reports for the prescribed programs regarding the
project in sufficient time before the due date so that they may be approved by the Program and
Executive Directors.
• Attend designated recruitment events for Focus programs as assigned
• Work closely with other Focus staff to ensure the success of each program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Values
The position must model and support the values of the organization:
● Family empowerment that educates to build stronger relationships
● Opportunities for youth that provide tools and skills for success
● Commitment to quality services provided with a high level of integrity
● Unifying our community to develop logical impactful partnerships
● Serving all populations through outreach, invitation and inclusion
Behaviors
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behaviors:
● Attendance/punctuality. Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are
covered when absent; and arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
● Planning/organizing. Prioritizes and plans work activities; organizes or schedules other people
and their tasks.
● Quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
● Quantity. Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
Education/Experience
● College degree and/or two years of relevant experience, excellent organizational and written
skills.
● Experience working with youth ages 3 - 17
● Experience coordinating and managing
● Willingness to work varied hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
Computer Skills
Experience working with Google Drive, Google Docs and Google Forms preferred. Knowledge of basic
computer hardware and software applications including email, Internet and Microsoft Office
Availability
Must be available to work a maximum of two nights a week as needed.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include: close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit;
use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
This position description has been prepared to assist in properly evaluating various classes of
responsibilities, skills, working conditions, etc., present in the classification. It is not
intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and characteristic levels of work difficulty that will be
required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended as a complete list of
specific duties and responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit or in any way modify the right of
any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The
use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other
duties not mentioned that are of similar kind and level of difficulty.
Reports to: Program Director FLSA Status: Non exempt Classification: Full Time/40 Hours
Specifications: Must be able to work afternoons and evenings
Pay Scale: Position starts at $16.50 with and increase after 90 days.
Summary:
Coordinate and implement designated youth, teen, and family prevention programs that will be
provided both during and after school. Oversee communication, scheduling and data collection for
prescribed prevention programs. Participate in leadership and community engagement activities that
will better position Focus on Community for success in prevention practices. Prescribed Programs
for this position, including but are not limited to Botvin Lifeskills, Strengthening Families,
Families and Schools Together, Food Frenzy, Opportunities Club, Extended Learning, and Family Game
Night.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work of this
position. The list is not meant to be exhaustive or restrictive. Other duties may be assigned.
• Engage in training and preparation for the implementation of the prescribed prevention
programs.
• Attend and oversee the implementation of the Extended Learning Opportunities Club
Program
• Oversee the Teen Peer Educators at program sites
• Engage as part of a FAST or Strengthening Families Team to ensure the successful implementation
of the program
• Attend and teach the Lifeskills program with fidelity at designated sites
• Develop program curriculum and activities for program as needed
• Facilitate any other prescribed programs with fidelity by following the approved
curriculums.
• Implement the program policies put forth by the Program Director
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with the key people and locations chosen for the
prescribed prevention programs.
• Document all activities of the projects using forms developed for this purpose. Maintain copies
of all project correspondence.
• Turn in all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner
• When prescribed, attend in the capacity designated, evening programming geared towards youth and
family development
• Participate in outreach activities for the purpose of networking and enhancing program
success.
• Establish and maintain files for each youth involved in the prescribed programs as needed. Files
should include parent permission forms, attendance records, trained observer reports, and progress
notes.
• Assist in the completion of all necessary reports for the prescribed programs regarding the
project in sufficient time before the due date so that they may be approved by the Program and
Executive Directors.
• Attend designated recruitment events for Focus programs as assigned
• Work closely with other Focus staff to ensure the success of each program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Values
The position must model and support the values of the organization:
● Family empowerment that educates to build stronger relationships
● Opportunities for youth that provide tools and skills for success
● Commitment to quality services provided with a high level of integrity
● Unifying our community to develop logical impactful partnerships
● Serving all populations through outreach, invitation and inclusion
Behaviors
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behaviors:
● Attendance/punctuality. Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are
covered when absent; and arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
● Planning/organizing. Prioritizes and plans work activities; organizes or schedules other people
and their tasks.
● Quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
● Quantity. Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
Education/Experience
● College degree and/or two years of relevant experience, excellent organizational and written
skills.
● Experience working with youth ages 3 - 17
● Experience coordinating and managing
● Willingness to work varied hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
Computer Skills
Experience working with Google Drive, Google Docs and Google Forms preferred. Knowledge of basic
computer hardware and software applications including email, Internet and Microsoft Office
Availability
Must be available to work a maximum of two nights a week as needed.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include: close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit;
use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
This position description has been prepared to assist in properly evaluating various classes of
responsibilities, skills, working conditions, etc., present in the classification. It is not
intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and characteristic levels of work difficulty that will be
required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended as a complete list of
specific duties and responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit or in any way modify the right of
any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The
use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other
duties not mentioned that are of similar kind and level of difficulty.
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