Youth Substance Prevention Coalition Leader (Mansfield Center, CT)
Description:
United Services is seeking a motivated and community-focused Youth Substance Prevention Coalition Leader 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-4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week)
Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in health education, community or public health, human services, or a related field
Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) or willing to obtain certification
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:
- Generous 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 is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V.