Prevention and Intervention Program Manager

Position Summary

This 32 hours per week, on average, hourly position supports the mission of the organization by building rapport and connections amongst the internal Mountain Youth team, focuses on building and maintaining partnerships, as well as creating supports for families through coordinating and facilitating prevention and intervention programs. This position reports to the Director of Community Education.

 

Mountain Youth Team Member Expectations:

·        Be a champion for youth and advocate for policies, practices, and efforts that support their overall healthy development

·        Leverage opportunities to develop impactful partnerships

·        Ensure youth are recognized as valued partners in our work and in the community

·        Ensure community members are recognized as valued partners in our work and in the community

·        Maintain positive staff and board relations

·        Support in fundraising efforts and sustainability strategies to maintain the overall work of the organization

·        Participate in regular one-on-one, team, and committee meetings to align different efforts and resources across the organization

·        Represent Mountain Youth through collaborative projects as needed

·        Willingness and commitment to prevention specialist training and professional development

·        Maintain Mountain Youth internal database and tracking systems in a timely manner

·        Support with other Mountain Youth projects, newsletter and communication strategies, and events

·        Perform general office duties and other duties as assigned

 

Position Responsibilities:

Focus Area 1: Family Health, Connections, and Engagement

Goal- Enhance connections and educational support systems for youth and families to live healthier lives.

Manage family prevention and intervention opportunities in English and Spanish.

·        Coordinate intervention program delivery, which may be inclusive of and not limited to We Hear U, Prime for Life, Guiding Good Choices, safe driving and vaping cessation programs

o  Coordinate intake and scheduling process with referring agencies, families, and facilitators

 

Focus Area 2: Youth Health and Education

Goal- Enhance student skills-building and education via school-based life skills and social-emotional learning opportunities.

Facilitate relationships with school partners and program facilitators to deliver school-based programs.

·        Coordinate prevention programs including life skills, substance use prevention, young driver safety education and additional prevention curricula

 

Overall Program Management Responsibilities:

·        Relationship Cultivation: Build and maintain relationships with schools, partners, and facilitators to ensure successful prevention and early intervention programs for youth and families. Serve as primary conduit between Mountain Youth and schools.

·        Strategic planning: Oversee development and growth of programs, including goals, objectives, and inclusion in strategic plans, as identified by community assessments, to students in elementary through high school and their families.

o  Monitor program effectiveness, review evaluation results, and explore program adaptations with schools, partners, and Director of Community Education to increase program effectiveness.

o  Attend trainings to support program development, facilitation and evaluation skills.

·        Program Oversight: Recruit, train, manage and support facilitators to deliver evidence-based programming with fidelity.

o  Oversee professional development and training plan for facilitators

o  Providing coaching of facilitators and monitoring programs

o  Deliver programs as schedule allows, on an as-needed basis

o  Coordinate program supplies and materials to fulfill each program

o  Ensure survey completion, update tracking tools, and support completion of evaluation and grant reports with program information in partnership with Director of Strategic Impact

·        Referral Coordination: Work with schools and partners to refer youth and families who may need targeted prevention or early intervention programs, as concerns arise, and coordinate delivery of services.

·        Collaborative Efforts: Participate and engage in community outreach efforts, build and maintain relationships with schools, partner organizations, and community leaders.

o  Participate in community-wide resource connection and referral efforts (i.e.: Mountain Safe, Resource Directory Committee, Youth Violence Prevention Collaboration, and others as requested)

o  Work with schools, community partners, and facilitators for collaborations related to programs, including behavioral education partners

Additional Qualifications:

Interest in and commitment to positive youth, family and community development, and overall community health and safety. Bilingual English/ Spanish language speaking and multicultural preferred. Experience in nonprofit organizations, community building, program management, youth development, substance use prevention, or family education strategies preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and training.

·        Ability to thrive independently as part of a dynamic team

·        High level of professionalism and strong written and verbal communication skills

·        Innovative and creative; ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing needs, resources and requirements

·        Strong public speaking skills and comfort in community settings with diverse partners and stakeholders

·        Strong meeting facilitation skills, engaging diverse viewpoints and guiding groups toward consensus

·        Strong program facilitation skills, particularly interacting with referred youth and families for intervention services

·        Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize

·        Strong management skills to oversee multiple programs and schedules at the same time, with ability to respond to last minute changes and needs

·        Strong computer skills including Microsoft office programs and social media

·        Willingness to commit to a flexible schedule, including weeknight and weekend commitments

·        Willingness to travel throughout the Eagle River Valley and occasionally regionally and statewide for meetings, programs, events, trainings and conferences

Compensation and Benefits:

·        This full-time hourly role will require 32-40 hours per week during the school year. Candidates should prioritize availability during school hours and school calendar. There is flexibility in summer work from 10-32 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work commitments may be expected, hours may vary depending on the program and responsibilities. This position is based in Eagle County. 

·        The starting wage range will be $31-$32.50 per hour. A benefits package is available including paid professional development, flexible and remote work scheduling opportunities, paid time off package (holiday and sick), employee assistance program, annual wellness stipend and more.

Cover letter and resume should be submitted to [email protected].