Coalition Coordinator

Position Summary: Ensure that the Hamilton County Suicide Prevention Coalition works to achieve its vision of achieving healthy communities free from alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse by coordinating the efforts of the coalition in partnership with other community groups and systems following the Strategic Prevention Framework and other research-based prevention models, policies, and programs.

Position Description:

· Manage the day-to-day operations of the coalition including project management; budget and expenses; coalition communication; regular

meetings; and record keeping.

· Work in collaboration with other organizations and systems on issues related to Hamilton County Suicide prevention.

· In conjunction with the Executive Committee, develop strategic and long-range plans for the coalition.

· Update the strategic goals, logic model, and long-range plans at least biennially and facilitate the implementation of strategic plans.

· Based on developed long range and strategic plans, prepare a work plan and budget annually.

· Facilitate monthly coalition meetings, committee meetings, and other meetings as determined by the coalition and executive committee.

· Recruit new members and retain current members from various sectors of the community, ensuring representation of the diverse

community.

· Apply for grants, write grant reports and oversee all grants received by the coalition.

· Monitor, track, and evaluate community and capacity accomplishments of the coalition.

· Work assigned schedule, exhibit regular and predictable attendance, and work outside of normal schedule as needed to meet workload

demands. Perform other duties as designated by the Coalition Executive Committee.

· Abide by all office policies, procedures, and regulations of the ESC and Prevention Boards.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge of: mental health and Hamilton County Suicide prevention and treatment; public relations; mental and behavioral health,

alcohol tobacco and other drug use and abuse; data collection and dissemination; computer software, programs and applications

· Ability to understand social and emotional concerns of youth and adults

· Exercise sounds judgment in dealing with stressful situations

· Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of community members; establish collaboration between different community organizations and systems; 

· Maintain confidentiality where necessary; 

· Maintain accurate and complete work records, including developing and managing necessary documentation 

· Work independently demonstrating initiative; manage multiple projects with different due dates and outcome measures; exhibit flexibility in work schedule and job tasks; maintain and promote good public relations 

· Skill in verbal and written communications; managing and completing multiple projects simultaneously; application of job software programs; organizing and coordinating event

Job Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred.

· Three to five years of coalition development, community development or related experience preferred.

· Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist Credential is necessary, or the ability to achieve certification within one year.

· Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Essential Functions/Physical Demands:

· Positional: Driving in accordance with job duties assigned. Occasional sitting, standing and walking.

· Gross Mobility: Rare climbing, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Infrequent balancing and stooping. Occasional reaching, handling and

fingering.

· Sensory: Rare feeling, tasting/smelling. Occasional use of color vision, visual accommodation and field of vision. Occasional use of

far/near/midrange visual acuity and depth perception. Frequent talking and hearing.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.