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Full-Time

Prevention Education Coordinator

 

Does making a positive impact on public health and safety in your community drive you? If so, the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has an exciting opportunity for you to join them as a Prevention Education Coordinator in Houghton, Michigan. In this vital role, you will develop, implement, and oversee innovative prevention education programs for schools and the community. Your work will focus on promoting well-being, substance abuse prevention, and addressing other emerging risk issues based on the specific needs of our community.

As a Prevention Education Coordinator, you will collaborate with local agencies, schools, community groups, and businesses to design and deliver initiatives that tackle a range of social issues. This is your chance to make a real difference and help create a healthier, safer community for everyone.

WHAT WE OFFER.

  • $49,900 – $55,250 annual stating pay based on experience.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage.
  • Supplemental life and disability coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid time off.
  • Full-time position offering some schedule flexibility. Must be able to accommodate some evening and weekend hours as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL DO.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify school and community needs for prevention education; prioritize areas for prevention education efforts.
  • Design, develop, and deliver engaging prevention education workshops and presentations on a variety of topics such as suicide prevention, adverse childhood experiences, law enforcement behavior health, poverty, and victimization prevention programs.
  • Conduct thorough research on social issues to inform program content.
  • Facilitate classroom sessions and interactive activities for K-12 students.
  • Organize community events and outreach activities to raise awareness.
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with agencies and organizations.
  • Create evaluation frameworks to measure program outcomes.
  • Provide guidance to staff, volunteers, and community members.
  • Coordinate activities with outreach and prevention education staff.
  • Stay updated on trends in prevention education and health promotion.
  • Complete required reporting and attend necessary meetings.
  • Represent the agency on prevention coalitions and committees.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

  • Master’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Child and Family Studies, Community Health, Public Health, or a directly related field of study preferred.
  • Exceptional communication, planning and organizational skills.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation required to meet grant requirements.
  • Experience in developing and delivering adult education along with understanding adult learning principles and effective teaching methodologies is preferred.
  • Knowledge of suicide prevention and ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) is helpful.
  • Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with a diverse population is necessary.
  • Enthusiasm for community development, public health, and creating positive social change.
  • Ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships with various stakeholders.

BECOME PART OF A TEAM DEDICATED TO MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITY. Apply online at the link below.

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