Community Prevention Coordinator

Community Prevention Coordinator (Mansfield Center, CT)

Description:

United Services is seeking a motivated and community-focused Community Prevention Coordinator to join our Community Prevention Program. This position plays a vital role in implementing prevention strategies aimed at reducing substance use among school-age youth and strengthening the health and well-being of our local communities.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with diverse groups of people and is comfortable engaging with school staff, business owners, town employees, parents, students, and other community stakeholders. This role is responsible for coordinating prevention initiatives, building strong community partnerships, supporting youth leadership efforts, and promoting substance misuse prevention and mental health awareness.

Location: 140 North Frontage Road, Mansfield Center, CT 06250

Why Join Us:

Join a team dedicated to creating healthier, safer communities for young people and families. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead meaningful prevention initiatives, collaborate with local partners, and empower youth to become advocates for positive change.

What Sets Us Apart:

Our Community Prevention Program brings together schools, businesses, municipal leaders, families, and youth to address substance misuse through education, collaboration, and evidence-based prevention strategies. We are committed to fostering strong community partnerships and supporting innovative approaches that promote resilience, mental wellness, and long-term positive outcomes for youth.

What You Will Do (Day-to-Day):

Coordinate the Partnership in Connecticut Communities (PCC) program and related prevention initiatives.
Build, maintain, and strengthen a community coalition focused on substance misuse prevention.
Collaborate with schools, businesses, municipal agencies, parents, youth, and community partners to support prevention efforts.
Plan and coordinate outreach, education, and community engagement activities.
Support youth peer advocates and youth leadership initiatives.
Promote awareness of substance misuse prevention and mental health resources.
Track program activities and prepare required reports and documentation.
Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Represent United Services at community meetings, events, and coalition activities.
Support agency-wide initiatives related to prevention, wellness, and community health.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. ( some evening and weekends hours may be required based on program need).

Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in health education, community or public health, human services, or a related field plus two years relevant experience.

Required: Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) or willing to obtain certification

Must reside, work, or have a direct connection to a grant-identified town.

Preferred:

At least one year of experience working in substance use prevention or a similar

public health planning model.

Experience and knowledge of community resources and behavioral health treatment

systems.

Working knowledge of community resources and behavioral health treatment systems.

Hourly Pay Range:

$19.00 – $21.50 per hour (depending on experience).

Bilingual/ Spanish Fluency: $19.96 – $22.59 per hour (depending on experience).

Benefits Package:

Comprehensive benefit package for medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and their family
Life, AD & D, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans – 100% employer paid
Four weeks of paid vacation
12 paid holidays
Paid Sick time
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
Professional Development Funds
403B Thrift Plan (tax-deferred) with employer contribution and match after one year of employment
Employee Assistance Program
Mileage Reimbursement
United Services is a designated employer for the National Health Services Corps loan repayment and scholarship programs

*Benefits will be pro-rated for eligible part-time positions

Work Location: Because our clients rely on face-to-face support to build trust, this position is fully in-person and office based.

Important Employment Requirement:

All employees of United Services, Inc. are required to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine each year, unless a medical exemption has been submitted and approved by our Medical Director.

United Services Inc. — Join Our Team!

Do you want to make a direct impact in the lives of children, families and adults with social and behavioral health needs? If you have the skills, the commitment and the passion, we have the opportunity.

United Services is among Connecticut’s most comprehensive private, non-profit providers of behavioral health, psychosocial, primary care, care coordination, wellness and prevention services to the community, and employee assistance program services for business and industry. Our primary service area is the 21 towns in northeastern Connecticut. With more than 30 programs, 12 service locations, and a dedicated staff of over 200 professionals, we are proud to continue growing in our mission of “Creating Healthy Communities” by providing top-notch, caring mental health and social services to the children, adults, families and communities of Northeastern Connecticut.

Our offices are located in small town and rural settings throughout Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner” within easy commuting distance from New London, CT, Worcester, MA and Providence, RI. Our three main office locations are in Mansfield Center, Dayville and Wauregan. Our staff includes psychiatrists, clinicians, social workers, psychologists, prevention specialists, case managers, advocates, and administrative and support personnel.

Please consider joining our United Services team! For more information please visit http://www.unitedservicesct.org/careers/

Please forward your resume to United Services, Inc., 1007 North Main Street, Dayville, CT 06241

United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V