Prevention Services Coordinator

Job Title

Prevention Services Coordinator

Johnson County Office - Vine (JCOV) or Union County Office - Manion (UCOM)

Community Collaboration

• SUPS (Substance Use Prevention Services – assists students 11‑18 in learning about substance use and misuse through prevention‑oriented curriculum and community‑wide awareness activities)
• STOP (School Violence – aims to prevent and reduce school violence through education, crisis intervention, and community collaboration)

Assistant Director of Prevention Services – Tracy Morrow

Community Advocates (SUPS & STOP)

Full‑time, 40 hours per week

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field (Mental Health Professional (MHP) qualification qualifies);
  Preferred:
  Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and/or Master’s degree in Human Services or related field.
• At least one year of experience providing health or human services to children, adolescents, and adults.
• Experience in program development, coordination, and supervision is preferred.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance; operate agency and personal vehicles for agency business in a safe and lawful manner.
• Maintain First Aid & CPR certification.
• Complete required registry clearances and criminal fingerprint background checks.
• Schedule evening or weekend hours as required for community events and outreach.
• Travel to off‑site/community‑based locations for direct service delivery.
• Participate in a 24‑hour crisis rotation.

• Strong administrative and supervisory abilities.
• Problem solving, decision‑making, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to represent the organization externally across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proficient computer skills.
• General knowledge of juvenile justice and child welfare systems, community resource and human service systems, service planning, case coordination, and effective clinical supervision.

• Intervene to change attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of clients to improve individual and family‑level functioning.
• Provide regular updates to the direct supervisor regarding program engagement and programmatic needs.
• Deliver direct support within assigned programs to manage increased demand or maintain staff ratios, ensuring program/project timelines are monitored.
• Communicate professionally and efficiently with stakeholders (employees, participants, families, referral sources, community members) to keep them apprised of program events and opportunities.
• Coordinate, communicate, and seek opportunities to collaborate and develop partnerships with community organizations, agencies, and groups; maintain networking and referral contacts; participate in relevant community groups, consortia, and coalitions.
• Maintain program records (paper and electronic) and assist with compliance duties during program surveys, site monitoring, and audits.
• Review Prevention Hub and internal tracking systems biweekly to ensure documentation and completion of programmatic requirements; provide instruction to staff on compliance needs.
• Monitor and evaluate all program(s) and grant contracts to ensure adherence to rules, standards, and contract deliverables; submit required reports as dictated by contracts/regulations.
• Participate in daytime and after‑hours on‑call rotation; provide crisis intervention and support services for staff and clients during crisis situations.
• Assist with and oversee planning for required program activities.