Employment Opportunities – Pueblo y Salud, Inc.

Full-Time 6 months(1/1/22 to 06/30/22) Prevention Coordinator in the City of Palmdale

SUMMARY OF DUTIES RELATING TO PROJECT OBJECTIVES:

Under direction of the Alcohol and Other Drug Program Director, the Prevention Coordinator

Is involved with the Alcohol Program’s daily operations, the implementation of the county approved work plan, ensures compliance with county, state and federal funding contract requirements and ensures compliance with data entry into PPSDS and other required reporting.
Assists in the coordination and evaluation of community outreach prevention programs, raises awareness related marijuana use, underage drinking of alcohol and prescription drug abuse in the community through presentations to small and large groups, the use of media to generate articles, letters to the editors, press releases, interviews on cable TV and radio, the designing and distribution of informational/educational materials, etc.

Coordinates with local community organizations, stakeholders and leaders to build local community and agency capacity. Also coordinate with County-wide initiatives to develop and implement outreach and awareness programs in efforts to reduce underage drinking, marijuana use and prescription drug abuse.

Attends and participates in local schools, community, staff and other meetings in accordance with program needs, this as a way of fomenting strong working relationships with key community stakeholder organizations and building support for our prevention effort.

Conducts pre- and post-tests of participants when required by specific educational program contracts.

Screens and provides support and education to selected youth and young adults who are at risk of AOD use and misuse. Provides designated prevention educational 6 to 12 week series in schools, parent centers and community events as needed or requested.

Other duties as assigned to meet the goals of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in human/social services or 3 years experience in selective and indicated prevention services and supports.

Community organizing experience

Foreign language(s) spoken and/or written: English/Spanish.

Technology knowledge, skills and abilities required, i.e. word processing, graphic programs and use of multiple, software. PC skills include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Develop brochures, ads, flyers and other written materials.

Should be familiar with the Antelope Valley and San Fernando Valley area, should have knowledge and understanding of alcohol, and other drugs related problems.

Ability to speak in public and make oral presentations.

Ability to promote prevention efforts through traditional media and social media.

Must have a reliable transportation and must have a valid driver’s license and car insurance.

SALARY RANGE: $43,000-$48,000 Full Time Equivalent

Submit cover letter- and resume to:

Ruben Rodriguez, Executive Director

1024 N. Maclay Ave., # M13

San Fernando, CA 91340

Fax: (818) 837-2272

E-mail both: rodrigiuez@pys.org

megerdichian@pys.org

DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Pueblo Y Salud, Inc. is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Applications are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications and not on the basis of race, sex, color, disability, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship or authorized alien status, or veteran status.

Project Coordinator (Part-Time)

Position Description: Under the direction of the Program Director/Principal Investigator, the Project Coordinator (Part-time Position)

Is involved with the DFC Program’s daily operations, the implementation of the approved work plan, ensures compliance with the DFC federal funding contract requirements and ensures compliance with data required per contract.
Assists in the coordination and evaluation of community outreach prevention programs, raises awareness related marijuana use, underage drinking of alcohol and prescription drug abuse in the Northeast San Fernando Valley community through presentations to small and large groups, the use of media to generate articles, letters to the editors, press releases, interviews on cable TV and in house radio station, the designing and distribution of informational/educational materials, etc.
Coordinates with local community organizations, stakeholders and leaders to build local community and agency capacity. Also coordinate with County-wide initiatives to develop and implement outreach and awareness programs in efforts to reduce underage drinking, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse.
Attends and participates in local schools, community, staff, and other meetings in accordance with program needs, this as a way of fomenting strong working relationships with key community stakeholder organizations and building support for our prevention effort.
Conducts pre- and post-tests of participants to collect data required per DFC contract.
Provides designated prevention educational 6 to 12-week series in schools, parent centers, and community events.
Other duties as assigned to support achievement to reduce the availability of and access to alcohol and others substances among youth and other organization’s objectives.
Increases and recruits youth coalition participation

Duties and Responsibilities

Increases youth’s participation in the Youth 4 Hoods Drug Coalition
Use social media to connect with youth in the Northeast San Fernando Valley
Trains Youth in public speaking to increase policy advocacy

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in human/social services or public health or 3 years’ experience in selective and indicated prevention services and supports.
Bilingual bicultural-highly desired: English/Spanish. Must, have good people communication skills, teaching skills and community organizing experience.
Computer skills and abilities required: word processing, graphic programs and use of multiple software necessary to develop power-point presentations, brochures, ads and other written materials, able to use all social media. Should be familiar with the San Fernando Valley area, and have knowledge and understanding of alcohol and other drugs related problems. Reliable and insured transportation is required.

Skills and knowledge required

Experience working with Latino community and other communities of people of color.
Knowledge of public health issues

Salary Range: $50,000 to $53.000

Part-Time Equivalent (PTE) Prevention Coordinator (2/1/22 to 6/30/22)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES RELATING TO PROJECT OBJECTIVES: To reduce the availability of and access to alcohol and other drugs among youth and young adults.

Under the direction of the Alcohol and Other Drug Program Director, the Prevention Coordinator:

Is involved with the Alcohol Program’s daily operations, the implementation of the county approved work plan, ensures compliance with county, state and federal funding contract requirements and ensures compliance with data entry into PPSDS and other required reporting.
Assists in the coordination and evaluation of community outreach prevention programs, raises

awareness related marijuana use, underage drinking of alcohol and prescription drug abuse in the community through presentations to small and large groups, the use of media to generate articles, letters to the editors, press releases, interviews on cable TV and radio, the designing and distribution of informational/educational materials, etc.

Coordinates with local community organizations, stakeholders and leaders to build local community

and agency capacity. Also coordinate with County-wide initiatives to develop and implement outreach and awareness programs in efforts to reduce underage drinking, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse.

Attends and participates in local schools, community, staff, and other meetings in accordance with

program needs, this as a way of fomenting strong working relationships with key community stakeholder organizations and building support for our prevention effort.

Conducts pre- and post-tests of participants when required by specific educational program contracts.
Provides designated prevention educational 6 to 12-week series in schools, parent centers, and community events as needed or requested.
Other duties as assigned to support achievement to reduce the availability of and access to alcohol and others among youth and other organization’s objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in human/social services or 3 years’ experience in selective and indicated prevention services, public health, public policy and/ or community engagement.

Foreign language(s) spoken and/or written: English/Spanish.
Technology knowledge, skills, and abilities required, i.e. word processing, graphic programs and the use of multiple, software. PC skills include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Develop brochures, ads, flyers and other written materials.
Flexible schedule, may be asked to attend after work meetings.

Should be familiar with the San Fernando Valley area, should have knowledge and understanding of alcohol, and other drugs related problems.
Ability to speak in public and make oral presentations.
Ability to promote prevention efforts through traditional media and social media.
Must have reliable transportation and must have a valid driver’s license and car insurance.

DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED SALARY: 44,000- 47,000

Submit your resume & cover letter to:

Ruben Rodriguez rodriguez@pys.org

Virginia Megerdichian megerdichian@pys.org