Community Development Specialist Trainer

$50,000 - $55,000/year

Position Summary:

Children's Aid (CA) received funding from the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) to establish a Regional Prevention Resource Center (RPRC). The purpose of the RPRC Community Development Specialist/Trainer is to provide training and technical assistance to local coalitions and OASAS providers located in the five-boroughs. Well-developed coalitions are able to combine resources that lower risk factors and increase protective factors which contribute to the promotion of healthy development of young people decreasing problem behaviors such as substance misuse, delinquency, teen pregnancy, dropping out of school and violence. CA is seeking a highly motivated, energized Prevention Professional to assist with the mission of the RPRC.

Under the supervision of the NYC PRC Director, the Community Development Specialist (CDS) is responsible for working with coalitions to identify their needs and provide the appropriate training and technical assistance as needed.

Essential Duties:

• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Outreach to and work with existing community coalitions throughout the region, as well as helping in the development of new coalitions.
• Provide training and technical assistance to new and existing coalitions, OASAS prevention providers, and other community organizations on prevention best-practice, community-level change, and environmental change strategies.
• In partnership with the coalitions and NYC POP (citywide coalition), help create marketing and public information campaigns to educate, promote and foster local and regional coalition development.
• Work in collaboration with PRC staff to plan and execute community networking events and other meetings with the aim of increasing prevention capacity throughout New York City.
• Serve as Community Development Specialist to 5 or more local coalitions, neighborhoods and colleges, providing individual and group consultation services on an ongoing basis.
• Interact with prevention providers, and coalition members on a regular basis.
• Assist with community/coalition substance misuse prevention-related trainings and coalition development in support of RPRC's success.
• Complete the Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST) and complete course work to become a certified SAPST Trainer.
• Stay up to date on current social media marketing strategies and platforms, as well as CANVA and Constant Contact.
• Assist with the creation and dissemination of a quarterly NYC PRC Newsletter.
• Additional duties as requested by NYC PRC Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field prefer. Associate degree with relevant work experience.
• 1-3 years of experience working in the prevention field and knowledge of alcohol and other drug model programs, preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Must possess a friendly and engaging demeanor that enjoys meeting new people and forming new relationships.
• Background working with community-based coalitions or organizations, community readiness issues, needs assessments, strategic planning and project implementation.
• Experience with community organizing in an urban/metropolitan setting.
• Workshop development and strong facilitation/presentation skills and experience.
• Able to periodically travel to upstate/out-of-state conferences and meetings.
• Credentialed Prevention Professional preferred.
• Data and research collection and analysis skills desired.

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.