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WOLCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Project Director for Drug Free Communities Grant Wolcott CASA (Citizens Against

WOLCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Wolcott, Connecticut, us, 06716


The Wolcott Board of Education is accepting applications for the following ANTICIPATED position: Title:

Project Director for Drug Free Communities Grant Wolcott CASA (Citizens Against Substance Abuse) Location:

District Start Date:

As Soon As Hired Rate:

Salary to commensurate with experience Health Benefits included (This is a non-union, contracted, grant-funded position) Hours:

40 hours per week Some evenings and weekends required (Minimum of 2 evenings per month) Responsibilities (may include but not limited to the following): Participate in and assist in the facilitation of local coalition, executive committee, and subcommittee meetings. Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, parents, coalition members, RTC youth members and assist in ongoing recruitment efforts. Weave CADCA’S 7 Strategies for Community Change and the five steps of the Strategic Prevention Framework – Assessment, Capacity Building, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation into all prevention initiatives. Ensure ongoing assessment and capacity-building activities as well as periodic plan reviews. Manage coalition budget and collaborate with the fiscal agent to ensure budget progress and assist with budget reports as needed. In coordination with the coalition executive committee, oversee prevention program implementation to ensure completion of the coalition action plan. Work alongside the project evaluator on the student survey process, program evaluation, and all data requirements. Provide ongoing supervision and support to the Project Coordinator and contracted personnel. Develop training materials, manage social media accounts, create and disseminate materials for raising awareness on substance use/behavioral health topics, and manage the coalition website. Provide presentations to the Coalition and the general public on issues related to youth substance use prevention, mental health, and other public health topics. Attend trainings and workshops, statewide and national conferences relevant to position. Assist coalition in sustainability efforts to secure funding and resources to maintain prevention work. Assist coalition in local, state-wide, and federal grant management efforts. Qualifications & Experience: Must work efficiently with a diverse group of people in various positions, including community leaders and school staff. Experience in community outreach, networking, and working with local coalitions. Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments. Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Ability to provide support/education to coalition members, including youth. Comfort and skill in providing supervision and support to program staff & contracted personnel. Experience in and knowledge of evidence-based substance abuse prevention practices, community approaches to prevention, and coordinating diverse groups in accomplishing a unified plan of action. Experience in working with the Drug-Free Communities Grant and with grant writing preferred but not required. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in related field of Public Health with 2 years’ experience in health-related field. Master’s Degree in related fields preferred. Travel:

Travel to at least two national conferences required; travel, lodging & food expenses are paid by the coalition in accordance with federal grant guidelines. Travel within the town to meet with our coalition and community partners. Occasional in-state workshops and conferences may also be required. Supervision:

The Project Director position is supervised by the Coalition Chairperson and by the fiduciary agent (Wolcott Board of Education). Benefits:

Per Contract Closing:

December 20, 2024 External Candidates:

MUST apply online through TalentEd at Job Types:

Part-time, Contract, Temporary Pay:

$20.00 - $31.90 per hour Expected hours:

40 per week Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Wolcott, CT 06716

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