JOB SUMMARY: The Prevention Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, administration and implementation of youth substance use prevention and mental health promotion initiatives. This role combines strategic planning, grant management and community organizing to enhance well-being, safety and connection in East Whatcom County, with a focus on children, youth and families.
FTE/STATUS: 1 FTE/40 hours per week. Type: Permanent, Salaried, Exempt
ANTICIPATED START DATE: January 2027
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
PRIORITY SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 15th at 12pm but open until filled
TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references to info@wfcn.org
Ideal candidate brings: A candidate with knowledge and connections in the Mt. Baker School District service area is critical, or a commitment to spend time in community to develop those relationships is desired. Skill as a visionary thinker, who is detail-oriented, has strong organization and coordination skills and demonstrated success supporting diverse populations to achieve goals. Strong communication and facilitation skills to motivate through story, presentation and reporting work and outcomes. Experience in community organizing, public health, health prevention and experience coordinating complex programs. A sense of positivity and hopefulness.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND TRAITS:
- Manage all aspects of the Mount Baker Community Coalition and East Whatcom County Prevention efforts affiliated with WFCN. Includes design, implementation and evaluation of community-based prevention and mental health promotion program.
- Lead strategic planning and annual action planning efforts with coalition, community, and other entities to select and implement community prevention objectives and strategies.
- Conduct needs assessments and evaluations; Develop logic models and data collection and monitoring systems aligned with best practice in prevention science.
- Support youth and adult coalition member engagement efforts, including recruitment, advising, risk management, recognition, retention, and reinvestment efforts.
- Manage prevention focused grants, including all recordkeeping, monitoring and reporting. Develop and manage program level budgets, ensure alignment with funding requirements and organizational goals.
- Identify and secure funding, including cash and in-kind support for prevention efforts. This includes procurement, grant-writing, networking and development efforts toward prevention outcomes. Act as a liaison between WFCN, MBCC, funding agencies and local government to align efforts and maximize impact.
- Supervise paid and unpaid staff as appropriate to prevention outcomes.
- Engage in development and advancement of community capacity building partnerships in broader community, that align with coalition mission, outcomes and action plans.
- Provide collaborative problem solving and leadership.
- Monitor program effectiveness, including reporting data into required systems.
- Apply Key Theories to coalition work including, but not limited to: Community capacity building, community health theory, healthy child/youth development; contemporary prevention science (i.e. risk and protective factors, 7 strategies for community level change); Resilience and Hope Informed Care (Trauma Aware Care/Community Wellbeing); and social development theory.
- Build and maintain relationships with diverse community stakeholders, including youth, parents, schools, businesses and service organizations, ensuring that all 12 sectors of the community are engaged in coalition efforts.
- Collaborate with other prevention entities to ensure relevant knowledge and practice (current research, political, and social strategy, and mental models) in prevention work flows into and out of East Whatcom County.
- Ensure professional development for coalition members, staff and volunteers on prevention science and evidence-based strategies.
- Provide or arrange for technical assistance to community partners on best practices in substance use prevention and mental health promotion.
- Organize and participate in community events, working collaboratively to address emerging community needs.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Administrative tasks — e-mailing, phone work, filing, copying, data entry and reporting as relevant to WFCN need and project assignment. Tasks may be delegated as appropriate.
- Attend meetings and trainings as relevant and available according to availability.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA degree or equivalent experience in a related field — public health, substance abuse prevention, community development, human services or education. 3 years exp. with progressive responsibility.
- Hold or able and willing to earn the WA State Certified Prevention Professional Certificate (CPP) within 18 months.
- Knowledge of substance use prevention strategies, community capacity building and public health strategies.
- Organizational skills. Ability to navigate organizational, government and community systems.
- Basic computing skills and experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Canva.
- Math skills for and experience in budgeting, financial planning, tracking spending, and financial forecasting.
- Collaborative with great listening skills and desire to learn and do new things.
- Demonstrate strong communication, training and facilitation skills–verbal and writing ability.
- Positive attitude and persistent character.
- Interest in community development and mobilization; social justice; equity; healing from trauma through community resilience.
- Ability to travel within and outside of East Whatcom County as needed: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required. Ability to drive multi-passenger van with minors.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
- Pay rate is commensurate with skill and experience and based on grant funding limits. Starting Salary Range: $29 to $35/hour
- Medical/Dental Coverage: Optional Retirement, SIMPLE IRA with up to 3% matching by WFCN; Paid Time Off as Vacation Leave/Health/Sick Leave; Holiday Pay; Optional access to Colonial Life supplemental coverages, not paid by WFCN. Mileage reimbursement for work related travel.
- Work Environment: Prevention staff must engage in-person three days per week within the East Whatcom County community. Some evening and weekend meetings and events may be required. Some remote work is feasible upon arrangement.
As an employer, WFCN promotes individual and community wellbeing practice and a trauma informed culture of compassion for self and others. We encourage staff to model self-compassion and teach others as you develop. WFCN is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references to info@wfcn.org
