Substance Use Prevention Coordinator

This position will work within the Division of Care and Treatment Services, in the WI Department of Health Services (DHS). This position will have the primary responsibility for managing substance use prevention services in Wisconsin. The duties include development and coordination of evidence-based prevention practices, establishing and upholding grantee monitoring as it relates to achievement with the scope of work and intent of funding, contract development, technical assistance and training, and the creation of required plans and reports. This position is also responsible for assessing the design, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of existing and emerging resources and services with the intent of strengthening and improving statewide prevention efforts.

• 30% Supervises the implementation of outreach-program-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives
• 25% Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to promote the outreach program in alignment with the strategic plan
• 10% Monitors the unit or program budget and approves program expenditures
• 25% Reviews recommendations for and provides input on the design and development of new outreach programs or services
• 10% Determines outreach program needs and the personnel resource allocation plan

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Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

-Experience leading primary substance use prevention services required.
-Experience participating in work groups or committees related to prevention activities with internal and external partners required.
-Experience with contract administration required.
-Experienced organizing, coordinating, or facilitating training or technical assistance preferred.
-Experience with behavioral health program development, public health initiatives, or community coalition leadership preferred.

Knowledge/Skills Required:
-Knowledge of the techniques in communicating complex information to diverse populations discerning a wide range of perspectives to implement effective solutions and approaches to a culturally diverse audience or community.
-Knowledge in the concepts and methods related to program research and evaluation of prevention services.
-Knowledge of the principles of planning and analysis.
-Knowledge of Wisconsin and national youth development and prevention service delivery structures and systems, and services and best practices related to the delivery prevention services.
-Knowledge in administrative and project management techniques for implementing substance use prevention services for statewide expansion.
-Ability to effectively solve complex program and policy issues and recognize barriers to effective service delivery.
-Ability to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate complex and multidisciplinary activities, policies, budgets, and outcomes.
-Ability to identify critical issues and formulate responses and corrective action plans.

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $73,630 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter describing your qualifications and experience.

In your cover letter, please describe your qualifications and experience for this position (in no more than 2 pages), addressing the following:

1) Education and experience in leading primary substance use prevention services
2) Experience with participating in work groups or committees related to prevention activities with internal and external parties
3) Experience with contract administration
4) Experience organizing, coordinating, or facilitating training or technical assistance
5) Experience with behavioral health program development, public health initiatives, or community coalition leadership

Kabao Chang
kchang52@wisc.edu
608-263-6062
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Outreach Program Manager(OE008)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PSYCHIATRY/PSYCHIATRY

Academic Staff-Renewable

313896-AS