Violence Prevention Program Coordinator (DOH/CHP #10113342)

Posting Details Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date. This position is in the Center for Health Protection of the New Mexico Department of Health in the Office of Injury and Violence Prevention. Currently, there are programs to prevent community violence, childhood injuries, sexual violence, suicide, and older adult falls. This section also holds two surveillance programs, The National Violent Death Reporting System and the NM Child Fatality Review. The Injury and Violence Prevention Section presently has over 20 positions, housed in three units- epidemiology unit, the injury prevention program unit and the violence prevention program unit. Why does the job exist? The position coordinates violence prevention programs throughout New Mexico in order to reduce the number of incidents and the rate of violence. The incumbent will plan, organize, and supervise effective prevention programs and initiatives aligned with the Department's goal of reducing violence rates in New Mexico. The position will write grants to acquire funding for violence prevention programming and craft requests for proposals to elicit responses from potential contractors. The violence prevention coordinator works with contractors to develop scopes of work in order to increase organizational capacity to deliver violence prevention programming. The incumbent negotiates and manages contracts, including writing scopes of work, reviewing invoices and deliverables, and monitoring spending to ensure that all funds are spent effectively. How does it get done? Contract development and budget management are key responsibilities. Strong writing ability, including grant writing. Strong communication skills are required, as well as the ability to work with diverse community-based entities in order to accomplish Department of Health goals. Who are the customers? Citizens of New Mexico Ideal Candidate Citizens of New Mexico Minimum Qualification Associate's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Family Studies/Services, Social Sciences, or Human Services and one (1) year of experience as a social work assistant and/or in social or community coordination, working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, and/or behavioral health care. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment. Working Conditions Office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting. Must be able to lift 15 lbs. Some travel with occasional overnight stays is also required. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

Agency Contact Information:

Anamaria Dahl 505-618-0384 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.