Mt. Baker Community Coalition Co- Coordinator (Grant Management & Community Capacity Building Focus)

Grant Management & Community Capacity Building Focus

Full-Time (.8 to 1 FTE) Position Description

• Co-coordinate a local community coalition and recruit/maintain required sector representation to prevent or reduce youth substance abuse and promote mental wellbeing;
• Oversee coalition’s development and implementation of strategic action plans and needs assessments to meet grant funder requirements;
• Record, monitor and report coalition financials;
• Plan, develop, implement, monitor and report grant outcomes;
• Enter reporting data into required data systems within contractual timeframes (training provided);
• Work cooperatively with staff, community members and other diverse groups to develop and implement effective and evidence- based strategies which discourage use/misuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs;
• Conduct participant surveys to evaluate community needs, contract compliance and strategy effectiveness;
• Coordinate comprehensive training for coalition members to build capacity for community-based, data-driven substance use coalition work;
• Provide technical assistance and support to agency staff, volunteers, prevention contractors, service providers and community groups on topics such as the CPWI and prevention science (e.g., risk and protective factors, the Strategic Prevention Framework, relevant evidence-based strategies);
• Assess, manage and evaluate programs’ policies and procedures to ensure program compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines;
• Responsible for prevention contract monitoring and program outcomes;
• Interpret complex and detailed federal and state regulations to ensure program compliance.
• Proficient computer skills including, but not limited to Word and Excel.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required prior to employment.
• Access to guaranteed, reliable transportation is required. A clean driving abstract may be required by our state funders.
• Current Certified Prevention Professional credential or ability to obtain within 18 months of appointment upon approval of related training plan.
• Ability to pass Washington State Patrol Background check and any further established background requirements.

• Education or equivalent experience equaling a Bachelor’s level degree in Public Health, Human Services, Behavioral Sciences, Health Education or closely related field;
• Two years of relevant experience in grant management, budgeting and strategic planning;
• Working knowledge of substance abuse prevention and prevention science, community development and mobilization, cultural competence principles, and community organizing approaches;
• Demonstrated ability to create and sustain effective relationships with community partners, foster and share leadership among individuals in the community and build bridges among diverse community members and organizations.