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WorkSource Oregon CARA Grant Coordinator in La Grande, Oregon
Responsible for initiating, planning, organizing, leading and implementing projects, programs and activities to achieve the mission of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Grant (CARA) as established by the Union County Safe Communities Coalition (UCSCC) with a primary focus on preventing youth use of Opioids and Prescription Drugs. Supports CARA prevention efforts. Grant funded through June 2026. REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor\'s Degree in Social Service or related field, experience as a program administrator and two years of relevant experience in alcohol and drug prevention work, or any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, abilities and skills to perform the essential functions of the position. DUTIES: * Knowledge of principles of substance abuse prevention, coalition building, planning, community development, systems development, program evaluation and community organization. * Human service delivery as it relates to children, youth and families, federal, state and local regulations relating to fiscal and social services along with community resources and programs. * Establish and maintain records, reports, and statistical data. Effectively coordinate a variety of established policies and procedures, establish new policies when applicable, use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities. * Involve individuals and community partners and community at large to achieve CARA objectives. * Skill in facilitation, convening, network building, resource development, managing performance measurement systems, leadership, public speaking skills and the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a wide variety of people. * Gathering, analyzing and disbursing data for system planning and development. * Monitoring fiscal record keeping and overseeing contracts for compliance. * Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis, and up to 40 pounds on an infrequent basis. **Open Until Filled: First Review July 29, 2024