POSITION: Prevention Programs Coordinator

DUTIES:

This position is dependent upon ongoing State of Colorado funding and is supported by a competitive grant, through June of 2026. The coordinator will be responsible for the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (SABG) and Opioid Settlement Fund programs in Fremont County. Administers the county-level grant work by ensuring execution of deliverables, budget, required reporting to inform their work and ensure compliance with funder requirements. Responsible for leading and performing substance abuse and misuse education and prevention efforts by implementing evidence-based strategies, provide education, build awareness around substance-related health disparities. This position is also responsible for developing and implementing programs for effective utilization of settlement funds to support opioid abuse, prevention, treatment, or recovery.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor s Degree in public health field, health education, community health or three (3) years of experience in a public health, prevention work, grant project management, community outreach or related field; or a combination of education and experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Colorado driver's license
• Must be able to pass a nationwide background check and drug screening.

WAGE: $23.84/ Hour

SHIFTS: Full-time, 40 hours per week.

JOB SITE: Canon City, CO

BENEFITS:

Extensive benefits package of health, dental and life insurance to all employees working 30 or more hours per week. Additional optional benefits of accident and critical illness plans, voluntary term life insurance, whole life insurance, Flexible Spending Account, short/long term disability plan, an Employee Assistance Program and Legal Shield options. Vacation, Sick Leave and paid holidays earned based on type of appointment. Mandatory participation, after 12 months of employment, into the Colorado Retirement Association of 4% with equal match. Optional 457 plan.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply' to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).

Application closes July 8th, 2024 at 2:00PM MT