DFC Positive Grant Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Parenting Resource Center, Inc. (PRC), a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through resources, services, and prevention education to promote healthy, safe lifestyles for families within communities. The role of the Program Director/Principal Investigator (PC/PI) is to coordinate the work of the Austin Positive Action Coalition (APAC) and program activities and the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grant. In accordance with the DFC Act, the DFC Support Program has two goals:

1) Establish and strengthen collaboration among communities, public and private non-profit agencies, as well as federal, state, local, and tribal governments to support the efforts of community coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance abuse among youth (individuals 18 years of age and younger).

2) Reduce substance abuse among youth and, over time, reduce substance abuse among adults by addressing the factors in a community that increases the risk of substance abuse and promoting the factors that minimize the risk of substance abuse.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

1. Coordinate the work of the Austin Positive Action Coalition (APAC) and program activities, including training, coalition communication, data collection, and information dissemination.

2. Responsible and accountable to officials of the recipient organization for the proper conduct of the project, program, or activity.

3. Views, initiates, edits, and submits applications and amendments to Grant Solutions

4. Enters and submits Federal Financial Reports (FFRs)

5. Adds and views application and grant correspondence notes and uploads related files

6. Creates a program that is a participant-focused culture. The ideal applicant would model relationship-building skills in all programs and will foster a climate of innovation and resolve problems to ensure participant satisfaction.

7. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations and represent the organization and grant through community participation

8. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.

9. Effectively communicate the mission, vision, and values of the Parenting Resource Center and the Drug-Free Communities Support Program to everyone who comes in contact with the organization and program.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

PRC COMPETENCIES (TEAM LEADER):

Mission Advancement:Models and teaches the Parenting Resource Center values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.

Collaboration:Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness:Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth:Shares new insights. Facilitates change; model’s adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Associates Degree with two years of substance abuse prevention strategies and evidence-based practices

2. Two years of community organizing, project management and/or leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

3. Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education or related field.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

1. Complete Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) and Prevention Ethics to obtain Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) certification during the first year of employment and maintain certification in the remaining years of the grant.

2. The Program Director/Principal Investigator (PC/PI) must pass a state criminal background check and have a valid driver's license.

3. CPR, First Aid and AED certification upon hire or within 60 days of hire

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person