Assistant Director Community Prevention

Description

The Assistant Director of Community Prevention leads the implementation of comprehensive, community-based substance use prevention programs across assigned municipalities, managing a portfolio of grant-funded initiatives, overseeing municipal coordinators, driving strategic planning and program evaluation, strengthening community coalitions, and aligning all activities with evidence-based prevention frameworks and local needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

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Program Management & Implementation 

• Lead planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of prevention programs using a multi-year strategic work plan grounded in the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF).
• Develop and oversee work plans and deliverables for multiple program components, ensuring fidelity to evidence-based strategies and compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Provide coaching, supervision, and performance evaluations to direct reports.
• Utilize the payroll management system to manage and approve timecards and approve paid time off as appropriate.
• Oversees and delegates work plan activities to staff, independent contractors, and municipal coordinators.
• Supervise interns, volunteers, or other part-time personnel as assigned.

Coalition Building & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Serve as the liaison to municipal leaders, school administrators, public health entities, and other strategic partners to enhance prevention infrastructure and systems alignment.
• Guide and support coalition partners in achieving collective impact through shared goals, data-informed decision-making, and coordinated initiatives.

Training & Facilitation

• Develop and deliver prevention-focused training and technical assistance to coalition members, educators, parents, youth, and professionals using research-informed strategies.
• Facilitate professional development sessions and public presentations that promote health equity, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed prevention practices.

Data & Evaluation

• Analyze local and state epidemiological data to assess community risk and protective factors, prioritize needs, and guide program design.
• Oversee and support the collection of qualitative and quantitative data, including surveys, focus groups, key informant interviews, and program evaluation tools.
• Collaborate with internal and external evaluators to assess program outcomes, develop data dashboards, and generate actionable reports for stakeholders and funders.

Marketing, Communication & Campaigns 

• Design, implement, and evaluate targeted media campaigns to promote prevention messages using multiple platforms, including print, digital, and social media.
• Create high-quality outreach materials and educational resources tailored to diverse community audiences.
• Ensure adherence to agency brand guidelines

Reporting & Fiscal Oversight 

• Prepare and submit progress reports, program summaries, grant narratives, budget justifications, and billing documentation in accordance with funder and agency timelines.
• Track program expenditures and ensure fiscal accountability and alignment with approved grant budgets.
• Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and organizational funding requirements.

Team & Organizational Leadership 

• Collaborate with internal colleagues across departments to ensure integrated prevention strategies and organizational alignment.
• Represent the organization at community meetings, public forums, and state-level task forces, advocating for prevention policies and priorities.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Education-BA health in human services, psychology or related field.
• Prior experience- previous public health experience preferred, engaged active in community cares about prevention in youth
• Certified Prevention Specialist
• Ability to attain Advanced Certified Prevention Specialist certification within 2 years from date of hire
• Physical ability-up to 50 lbs. and occasional evening as weekends as needed
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, with the ability to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all participants.
• Willing to be trained in and deliver evidence-based programs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Publisher, etc.
• Ability to conduct work in accordance with prevention ethics.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces diversity in all its forms. Our programs are designed to engage and support a wide array of communities, including faith-based organizations, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other historically marginalized groups. By collaborating with a broad spectrum of partners, we aim to address the unique needs of each community, ensuring that our prevention efforts are culturally responsive and equitable. Our commitment is to create spaces where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to the collective well-being. 

This description is not intended to limit, or in any way modify, the rights of a supervisor to assign work or change the duties of the position as needed.