Piedmont Community Services

Community Organizer Coalition Coordinator - 635001

Piedmont Community Services  •  Virginia (Onsite)  •  19 hours ago
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Job Description

This position will be responsible for coordinating community-based prevention efforts throughout the PCS catchment areas, with a focus on strengthening and growing established coalitions, increasing community engagement, and supporting long-term coalition development and sustainability. This position will work closely with community partners and PCS staff to plan, implement, promote, and evaluate initiatives designed to reduce substance use and problem gaming/gambling while strengthening protective factors and reducing risk factors based on the unique needs of each community. Responsibilities include coalition coordination, project development, community education, marketing and outreach, data collection and evaluation, and building partnerships that support long-term community change. This full-time position requires reliable ability to transport self to meetings, trainings, and job sites, and flexibility to accommodate occasional evening meetings, community events, and other activities outside of regular business hours, as well as required occasional travel for conferences and training. A bachelor's degree in public health, behavioral health, human services, or a related field is preferred, and applicants should have knowledge of prevention strategies and community-based planning, including the Strategic Prevention Framework, as well as an understanding of coalition development and community engagement. Salary is commensurate with education and experience as it relates to the position.

Piedmont Community Services

About Piedmont Community Services

Community Services Boards are joint partnerships between local and state governments, and they provide Mental Health, Developmental and Intellectual disabilities and Substance Use Disorder services. Initially created by the Virginia General Assemble in 1968, there are now 40 Community Services Boards. CSB's are agents of local communities and operate under regulations of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services.

Formed in 1972, Piedmont Community Services has provided our community with behavioral health services for over 50 years. We serve the City of Martinsville and the counties of Henry, Franklin and Patrick.

PCS Mission is to help individuals, families, and the community enhance the quality of life by providing a highly effective continuum of behavioral health services including prevention, treatment, education, and support.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Martinsville , Virginia
Year Founded
1972
Website
prcsb.org
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