Coalition Coordinator

Resilient Southwest Georgia Coalition Coordinator Job Description

Mission Statement and Vision

Helping communities to identify and prevent at-risk situations that children may face, create trauma-informed communities to engage with children who may have experienced trauma, while also raising awareness around children’s mental health. Our vision is much like Resilient Georgia’s and that every child and young adult in Georgia will have access to high-quality, integrated behavioral health services and support, empowered by a regional network of trauma-informed organizations working together to prevent and heal childhood adversity.

Brief History & Overview

Resilient Georgia (RG) was founded in 2019 by two passionate mental and behavioral health advocates dedicated to preventing and healing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and concerned by the siloed behavioral health-based work being conducted in our state. They saw the need for a statewide backbone organization comprised of both private and public organizations that would celebrate the work being done in our state, connect and convene diverse partners, and break down barriers of all sizes.

Vashti Center, the coalition’s oversight organization, was awarded funding to help grow this statewide initiative in July of 2020 as a two-person team in the midst of a pandemic. We were one of 16 Regional Grantees chosen in their second round of funding. Over the years, our coalition has effectively trained over 3,000 community members in a nine-county catchment area, and has tripled community partnerships over the last year through training and awareness raising events.

Next Steps: 100% Coverage Across the State

Through a network of local and regional public and private partners, Resilient SWGA is creating a pipeline of trauma-informed community partners that support child and family wellness. Through advocacy, policy, research, education, training, grant-seeking, and grant-making at the regional level, Resilient SWGA seeks to be the essential and diverse collaborative of partners helping to develop new policies, systems, and environments in our part of the state, with an emphasis on preventing and healing ACEs, supporting resilience and being trauma-informed. To reach all communities in our area it requires progressive and essential capacity building. You will be joining a small but passionate team that currently consists of two staff. Over the next few years, we will continue to thoughtfully grow our community partnerships and programs. Together we hope to make a large impact through our shared vision and commitment to supporting the resilience of the communities we serve.

Job Description

The Coalition Coordinator is a full-time position located at the Vashti Center. Reporting to the Director of Outreach & Training, this individual will be joining the Regional Coalition Program team which currently consists of the Director of Outreach & Training and a Community Training Manager. The team is responsible for helping to ensure that all regional coalition program operations and support functions are executed in an effective and organized manner.

General Responsibilities

The Coalition Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Program Director and Resilient SWGA team in planning, implementing, and evaluating activities associated with the Coalition to include: growing coalition activities and associated projects; represent at community events and activities; assist with collecting data for reporting; and technical assistance to the local/regional partners. The Coordinator will work to help develop and implement new and existing strategies that will lead to long-term involvement of community institutions, organizations, and individuals invested in behavioral and mental health.

Duties

• Assist the Program Director by supporting diverse, collaborative relationships with a broad base of partners in targeted communities and at the state level for the purpose of achieving collective impact.

•Work closely with the Resilient SWGA team to maintain and recruit coalition partners, government agencies, and content experts to support implementation of local and regional community strategies.

•Provide coalition building technical assistance to our Regional Family Connection partners to support their collaborative efforts.

•Assist in the identification of resources and supports that will enhance the effective implementation of regional strategies.

•Develop and maintain database of trainings offered to support regional coalition efforts.

•Work closely with Program Director and Training Manager and regional coalition partners to maintain the Regional Child and Family Behavioral Health Resource Guide and other resources to support our coalition.

•Maintain regional partner coalition newsletter and contact database.

•Capture and organize key takeaways and action items from monthly regional coalition calls.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements/Education and Experience Preferred

- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in public health, health sciences, public policy/planning, social work, or related field.

- Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience required. Experience in a non-profit environment or coalition building skills preferred.

- Keen interest in behavioral health required. Behavioral health subject matter expertise/experience preferred.

- Impeccable attention to detail and follow-through.

- Strong project management and organizational skill required. Must be results-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, and execute.

- Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

- Robust problem-solving skills and analytical abilities.

- Can work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

- Ability to speak in public settings or in front of large groups.

- Good reporting, technical, and statistical skills.

- Ability to work some weekends due to coalition events or trainings.

- Some travel will be required as we service multiple counties in our Region, as well as attending some statewide conferences.

- Strong computer skills, efficient in Microsoft Office Suite, social media platforms, and experience in Canva.

Organizational Responsibilities

1. Participates in required team meetings and in-service training.

2. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

3. Represents oversight organization in a professional manner at all times.

Other:

DEPARTMENT: Administration

SUPERVISOR: Director of Outreach & Training

PAY SCALE: Salary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Thomasville, GA 31792: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person