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CITY of SOMERVILLE Director of Prevention Services in Somerville, Massachusetts
The Director of Prevention Services identifies and prioritizes opportunities for substance misuse prevention and behavioral health initiatives, develops annual budgets for program activities, develop implementation and evaluation plans, tracks progress to ensure appropriate and efficient use of resources, and provides outcome-related reports to ensure progress is made to prevent/reduce community and youth substance misuse, increase capacity of the division, and increase community resilience. This position oversees Prevention Services staff, including Regional Director of Tobacco Control, Prevention Services Coordinator (vacant), and SCAP Youth Program Director. The Director of Prevention Services oversees fiscal and programmatic components from a variety of sources, including but not limited to, Opioid Abatement Funds, Marijuana Stabilization Funds, Regional MassCall3 grant, MTCP grant, and contracts related to supporting Somerville?s unhoused community. Essential Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Community Engagement and Liaison: Lead collaborative needs assessment and planning process that includes all local and regional major service partners and coalition members. Collaborate with state, regional, and local stakeholders to assess and prioritize local capacity to implement prevention strategies for Somerville?s highest risk populations. Develop relationships with local key stakeholders and community agencies to foster and develop a pool of alternate resources and avoid duplication of services. Consult with various community advisory councils on developing programs for substance misuse prevention; work with community groups in a proactive manner to assist in the implementation of the various primary prevention and early intervention of these programs. Establish new connections and partnerships to enhance community engagement. Training and Presentation: Build division capacity for sustainability of prevention training programs, including providing guidance and mentorship to HHS? Harm Reduction Community Health Worker. Identify, recommend, and coordinate appropriate educational workshops and trainings with a wide variety of private and public agencies, local businesses, and youth and caregivers on specific skills for practical guidance in substance misuse prevention and building resilience and protective factors. Data and Grant/Contract Management and Reporting: Perform evaluation and reporting requirements including overseeing quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis (i.e. basic management of databases or software, understanding of benchmarks, creating report/presentation-related deliverables). Administer relevant grants ? including grant management and reporting, along with participation in grant writing. Ensure grant deliverables and reports are submitted on time and in compliance with local procurement and contract requirements. Strategic Prevention Framework: Demonstrate expertise in the Strategic Prevention Framework. Apply framework principles to guide and enhance prevention strategies. Program Development and Implementation: Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation phases of evidence-informed strategies for community-level prevention programs in collaboration with stakeholders, funders, outside contractors, and internal teams. Serve as subject matter expert in the design and execution of relevant prevention initiatives in the City. Communication and Education: Full job description: https://cityofsomerville.applytojob.com/apply/d4VHbiCJIn/Director-Of-Prevention-Services