Job Description
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Prevention Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Director of Prevention Services
SALARY/FLSA STATUS: Exempt/Full Time
ORGANIZATION MISSION:
The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay is to prepare youth and young adults to be future-ready by providing life-changing programs, real-life experiences, and clear pathways to succeed in the classroom, the workplace and life.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Director of Prevention Services, the Prevention Coordinator at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay (BGCGTB) will be working with middle school age youth, between the ages of 10 and 15 who are at risk of becoming involved in substance abuse related activities, specifically opioids. The Prevention Coordinator will be working with & training the Prevention Specialists to ensure their continued success. The Prevention Coordinator is responsible for implementing an action plan while monitoring the progress of all Prevention Specialists.
The successful candidate will show passion for youth, be able to articulate how they steward resources, identify how integrity relates to the position, and have a history of demonstrating respect for all contacts including clients, peers, agency partners, and the general community.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Director in areas of need where the Prevention Department is concerned.
- Assist the Director with the design & development of all training programs for all new and incoming Prevention Specialists.
- Assist the Director with the development of an individual action plan for each Prevention Specialist to ensure they are successful in their role and given area of designation.
- Assist the Director in organizing monthly meetings for each county
- Assist the Director in organizing quarterly meetings for the department.
- Accompany any Prevention Specialist at a school with high and/or challenging enrollment.
- Develop Lesson Plans for Prevention Specialists to teach Clubs during breaks, i.e.: Summer, Thanksgiving, Holiday Break, Spring Break.
- Ensure all Prevention Specialists are up to date on the trainings required.
- Perform all required school safety walk-throughs as per Grant initiatives.
- Enroll and register any Prevention Specialist for travel/trip necessities.
- Attend staff meetings regularly to receive and share information and new ideas.
- Always maintain strict client confidentiality.
- Assist in other areas as needed by the Director of Prevention Services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, education, or counseling preferred.
- Five or more years of experience in training and/or management.
- Outstanding organization skills and managing multiple tasks and develop solutions quickly with limited supervision.
- Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
- Self-disciplined, takes initiative, remains focused in the face of pressure.
- Proven ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, and good humor while working in various settings and many personalities.
- Demonstrates a relentless commitment to excellence in all tasks.
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Valid driver’s license: must be able to pass an MVR per our insurance.
TRAVEL:
Travel may be required to multiple Club facilities throughout Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas County for training and/or other business purposes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and use a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to bend and lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate - high. Flexibility to working schedules may be required due to changing needs.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this job classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Reasonable accommodation will be possible and based on an individual basis.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Signed by: ____________________________________________________________________
Printed Name: ________________________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________