Youth Engagement Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator (Full-time)

Youth Engagement Project (YEP!) is a substance use prevention program that provides engaging activities for youth during out-of-school hours to reduce risky behaviors.

SALARY: $48,750 to $58,500 per year plus benefits, salary commensurate with experience

POSITION WILL REPORT TO: YEP Executive Board and Public Health Director or designee

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human services

EXPERIENCE: One year of experience in a supervisory or management capacity in a community health agency or youth-serving agency that would demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to implement a youth substance use prevention program. Experience expanding outreach to diverse youth populations preferred.

DUTIES: Responsible for coordinating all activities as required for effective implementation of the YEP youth substance use prevention model in Woodford County including:

· Planning, organizing, and directing a full range of activities that promote healthy alternatives to youth substance use.

· Developing digital and print media campaigns to raise awareness and generate interest.

· Maintaining social media accounts that promote healthy alternatives to drugs, alcohol, and other substances.

· Organizing, publicizing, and hosting Parent Cafes as well as Lunch and Learn events.

· Overseeing the creation of a diverse Youth Council.

· Promoting equity and inclusion in all YEP endeavors.

· Collaborating with Woodford County Health Department, YEP steering committee,

YEP activity providers, students, and family members, as well as WCASAP coalition members, sector representatives, and stakeholders.

· Recruiting, training, and evaluating youth-serving Activity Providers.

· Developing and promoting mutually beneficial relationships with other agencies.

· Building relationships with community partners to expand the coalition.

· Collaborating with fundraising committee.

· Preparing quarterly reports to be presented to DFC Evaluating Team, Board of Health, ASAP Coalition

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants will be required to submit a background check as well as a drug screening.

Applications for contractual employment: An application must be completed on WCHD.COM and submitted electronically or delivered to 229 N. Main St., Versailles, KY 40383. For electronic submissions, please click “SUBMIT APPLICATION” at the end of the application once completed. Please save a copy of the completed application for your records. Transcripts must be provided if post-secondary education is required. Transcripts must list the degree awarded. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please email transcripts to Cassieh.Prather@ky.gov. Position will remain open until filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.50 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• After school
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person