Greater Seacoast Community Health

Bachelor’s degree preferred in public health, social work, or related field; or three-five years’ experience in public health, community health education, or community organization; Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) certification preferred, or will be pursued within one year of hire. Progress on the strategic plan is demonstrated & documented in reporting required or requested by DHHS, GSCH or SCPHN leadership. Progress on work plan activities are demonstrated & documented in reporting required or requested by DHHS, GSCH or SCPHN leadership. Submit regular reporting as requested and required by NH DHHS, other funders and the organization. Visual acuity sufficient for work which deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal operation, extensive reading and visual inspection involving small parts/defects.

prevention coordinator

Job Description Job Description Our Mission : To provide integrated comprehensive quality healthcare, serving all in our community. Our Vision : To be the Preferred Provider and Employer of Choice. JOB TITLE : Substance Misuse Prevention Coordinator
DEPARTMENT : Strafford County Public Health Network
POSITION STATUS: Full-time, hourly - Non-Exempt GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTIONS: The Prevention Coordinator leads our regional efforts related to substance misuse prevention and related topics by coordinating health promotion activities and strategies to implement, promote, and advance evidence-based primary prevention approaches, programs, policies, and services. They work as part of our SCPHN team on strategies, programs and projects related to substance misuse, mental health and social determinants of health as they intersect with other roles and initiatives. They utilize a public health approach using the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) as a guide to prevent and reduce substance misuse risk factors and strengthen protective factors. They support and advance related work within the region by representing the SCPHN program in support of related efforts across our communities. Through community engagement and mobilization, including the facilitation of our Prevention Leadership Group, our Prevention Coordinator acts as a leader in our community and collaborates across our RPHN team and networks to strengthen the systems and infrastructure in Strafford County that support our work in prevention and related topics.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree preferred in public health, social work, or related field; or three-five years’ experience in public health, community health education, or community organization; Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) certification preferred, or will be pursued within one year of hire PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND VALUES At Goodwin Community Health, we offer services as a team of respectful, qualified professionals. Our customers come first. We respect the fundamental differences, rights, dignity, and worth of all people.
We believe that the following Professional Standards are crucial for you to embody if we are going to be a match as employer and employee. In addition to being competent in the essential functions and minimum qualifications outlined below, you have an important professional role to fill at Goodwin Community Health . To fill that role, you are expected to practice the following attitudes and behaviors while at work.
Remain a professional, balanced, respectful, problem-solver, even under stress or when out of your comfort zone. (Excellence, Service Integrity)
Demonstrate trustworthy behavior and speech (personal integrity and professional competence, do what you say you will do, be dependable, be accountable, act as a contributing member of our professional team). (Honesty, Integrity Teamwork)
Show respect for coworkers and customers (be attentive, recognize others’ contributions and concerns, maintain the dignity of all people, empathize, honor differences, build rapport when possible and forgiveness where necessary). (Service, Meaningful work)
Keep a positive, “can do” attitude toward tasks, coworkers, management and customers. (Service, Excellence)
Communicate coherently (listen to understand, speak to be understood, no blaming, ask questions). (Honesty, Integrity, Teamwork)
Demonstrate flexibility in the face of changes and new ideas (understand why changes are being made, ask questions about them when necessary, give them a chance and offer feedback where appropriate). (Teamwork)
Be a steward (1) of our organization’s resources (avoid waste, suggest cost saving ideas, take care of things by keeping them clean and the area safe); and (2) of your personal career (identify one or two areas of growth, learning or certification to pursue every year). (Teamwork, Integrity, Honesty, Service, Excellence and Meaningful work.) By practicing all of the above, you are committing to living our Values of (Teamwork, Integrity, Honesty, Service, Excellence and Meaningful work.) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
Accountability
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Develop and maintain a regional network of subject matter experts to support substance misuse prevention and related health promotion activities through the facilitation of a Regional Leadership Team
Regional network of stakeholders is grown and maintained in the Prevention Leadership Group
Strategic plan is up-to-date & evidently utilizes the SPF in its structure & content
Progress on the strategic plan is demonstrated & documented in reporting required or requested by DHHS, GSCH or SCPHN leadership
Coordinate activities within various work plans such as those requested by DHHS, SCPHN’s current CHIP, others related to other funded initiatives/programs, or otherwise Work plans are up-to-date
Progress on work plan activities are demonstrated & documented in reporting required or requested by DHHS, GSCH or SCPHN leadership
Ensure that programs and priorities are data-driven, evidence-based, and culturally appropriate to achieve outcomes;
Data is collected & used as a planning & evaluation tools for all projects & programs
Submit regular reporting as requested and required by NH DHHS, other funders and the organization
Reporting is complete and up-to-date
Collaborate with other regional prevention specialists programs, state agencies Create & maintain seats at various tables in the community & help facilitate collaboration, communication & shared goals, etc.
Attend all state required trainings, workshops, and bi-monthly meetings
SCPHN is represented at statewide & regional meetings, as requested
Provide strategic planning support for program improvements.
Sharing data, information and other resources with partners and SCPHN team to support strategic planning efforts; plays an active role in strategic planning efforts relevant to role
Provide logistics support, program implementation, trainings, workshops and meetings
Provides technical assistance to partners in the region, hosts community education, training & professional development as appropriate within current priorities and plans
Develop key social marketing and collateral materials for prevention messaging and building audiences across sectors of the community and the age spectrum
Integrates messaging via social media and other communication channels into work; works with SCPHN team to maintain an up-to-date website; utilizes platforms like Canva to develop and maintain materials and information relevant to current projects, programs and initiatives KEY COMPETENCIES
Multitasking, Public Speaking, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Community Mobilization, Relationship Building, Capacity Building, flexible, and problem solver
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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. Physical Demands: Physical requirements include ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction; move about on foot to accomplish tasks; use upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward; use upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion; raise objects from a lower to a higher position or move objects horizontally from position-to-position; pick, pinch, type or otherwise work with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm; apply pressure to an object with fingers and palm
Requires moderate dexterity skills to perform delicate hands-on work including constant use of typing and calculating equipment.
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Essential functions include activities in which incumbent must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to employees, outside customers, constituents, agencies, and others accurately and sometimes quickly.
Ability to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems; to work with frequent interruptions and to respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound.
Visual acuity sufficient for work which deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal operation, extensive reading and visual inspection involving small parts/defects.
Ability to exert up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise more objects. Essential functions involve sitting most of the time, but walking, standing, reaching and bending may be required occasionally in a typical office setting.
Ability to transport self to meetings and alternative sites when requested. OSHA CATEGORY: ☐Family Practice Category I: Jobs that routinely involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
☐Family Practice Category II: Jobs that occasionally involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
☒Family Practice Category III: Jobs that do not involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues, (persons in this category are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid, or to be exposed in any way as condition of employment). DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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