Young Adult Prevention Coordinator

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), an affiliate of Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG), is focused on delighting clients with world-class managed staffing and talent consulting services. SSO is committed to a diverse workforce, which is a reflection of our clients and the people they serve.

Young Adult Prevention Coordinator Location:

Augusta, ME Work Arrangement:

Hybrid (Partial Telework) This position allows for partial telework with management approval. A minimum of two (2) days per week in the office is required. Position Overview The Young Adult Prevention Coordinator is part of the Substance Use Prevention (SUP) Program within the Tobacco and Substance Use Prevention and Control (TSUPC) Program at the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (MeCDC). This position is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and implementation of primary substance use prevention initiatives targeting Maine's young adult population (ages 18-25). The Coordinator leads collaborative efforts with state and community partners, oversees prevention service contracts, supports evidence based prevention programming, and ensures timely completion of financial and progress reporting to the Maine Recovery Council. The Coordinator also contributes to the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategic plan for the SUP Program and works closely with the SUP team, SUP Program Manager, Maine Prevention Network Manager, and Prevention Services Coordinator. This is a three year, term limited, non supervisory position. Key Responsibilities Convene internal and external partners to build capacity and advance effective primary prevention strategies for young adults Facilitate a short term action planning group to establish priorities, data measures, and a project focused strategic plan Develop criteria for the distribution of community funds, support procurement activities, and manage awarded prevention service contracts Review current research and evidence to identify best practice primary prevention programs across multiple community settings Implement and monitor strategies addressing substance use prevention needs among Maine's young adult population Lead quarterly collaborative meetings with funded partners to ensure alignment between state and local prevention efforts Manage environmental scans and needs assessments to ensure required deliverables are completed on time Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and budgets while contributing to long term sustainability planning Coordinate and/or provide system wide training, consultation, and technical assistance to support evidence based prevention and early intervention services Collaborate with program staff to strengthen prevention partnerships with colleges, universities, technical schools, and workplaces Support data collection, evaluation, and quality assurance activities to inform programmatic and policy recommendations Travel for trainings, conferences, meetings, and site visits, as needed Perform other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in Public or Community Health, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Health Education, Public Administration, Government, Social Work, or a related field and three (3) years of professional experience in the planning, development, coordination, and/or evaluation of health programs or services OR An equivalent combination of seven (7) years of education, training, and professional experience Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of alcohol, tobacco, and other substance use prevention, intervention, and treatment practices, including recovery oriented systems of care Prevention certification through the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) (preferred) Experience with strategic planning, outcomes assessment, and research or evaluation methodologies Experience designing and managing community partner application and selection processes, including scoring frameworks and cross functional review Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from diverse racial, cultural, and socio economic backgrounds Demonstrated skill in applying best practices in health communication Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting data to stakeholders and community audiences Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously Demonstrated project management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Benefits That Support You At SSO, we invest in our employees by supporting health, financial stability, and career growth.

Benefits include:

Health, vision, and dental insurance 401(k) with discretionary employer match Paid time off and holidays Flexible spending accounts Additional employee perks Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, SSO provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) by SSO and under the federal laws relating to the

F-1 STEM EAD

program, this position is not eligible to support a

STEM EAD

extension application. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Staffing Solutions Organization LLC is an E-Verify participant.