Project Coordinator
Summary
Coordinates a grant-funded substance use disorder program for underserved young adults (18-25) and their families: managing day-to-day program staff, subcontractor/partner services, community outreach, data reporting, and grant compliance. Requires a Master's in counseling/social work and 3+ years serving this population.
Position Summary:
The Aspiring Leaders project coordinator will establish a new safe space where transitioning young adults, ages 18-25, who have been traditionally underserved, and their family members, can receive comprehensive, family centered, trauma informed, evidence-based treatment, early intervention and recovery support services. The area served will be Montgomery, Elmore and Autauga Counties.
Primary Responsibilities that are Essential but are not limited to:
· Provide substance use disorder treatment, early intervention and recovery support services to transitioning young adults and their family members
· Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the program staff
· Work with the subcontractors and community partners to coordinate the services they provide with the services provided by project staff
· Conduct community outreach activities to referring agencies and other community partners
· Ensure project data are collected and reported in a timely and complete manner
· Ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and relevant regulations
Qualifications:
· Master’s degree in counseling, social work or a related field required
· At least three years of experience providing services to the population of focus required
· Familiarity with the language and culture of the population of focus preferred
· Certification as a substance use disorder treatment professional preferred
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. some evenings or weekends as required