Job Title:                              Prevention Coordinator                                  Exempt:                                Yes

Reports To:                         Executive Director                                             Non-Exempt:                      No

Department:                      Administration                                                     Issue Date:                          11/25/2025

 

Job Summary:

Responsible for creating programs which support the areas of mental health and substance abuse.

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Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing programs to promote a safe and positive environment to improve the social and emotional wellbeing of the community by reducing risk factors and bolstering protective factors. Encourages and promotes a supportive environment for both low and high-risk community members to address barriers to health.

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About The Organization:

Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence (MACC) is a statewide organization committed to transforming systems through implementing and sustaining concepts related to cultural competence.

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MACC is a clearinghouse for training, resources, research, best practices, and collaboration.

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MACC serves the state of Ohio as a non-profit leader identifying barriers and offering and implementing solutions to healthcare access, employment, and equity in all sectors.

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Essential Roles & Responsibilities:

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1. Planning and implementing programs: 

• Develops, plans, and evaluate programs that address mental health, substance use, and other issues

• Coordinates the implementation and evaluation of prevention project strategies as laid out by the approved grant proposals
   

    2.  Collaborating with others: 

• Work with partner organizations and stakeholders to develop programs, provide training, and build relationships 

• Adheres to the principles of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service

• Administration's (SAMHSA) Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and Department of Public Health's Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) standards throughout grant implementation while working with others.

• Participates in regional coalitions and workgroups.
   

    3. Providing technical assistance: 

• Provide technical assistance and consultation to schools, organizations, and business groups 
   

    4. Managing budgets:

• Manages project budget and reviews funding proposals

• Manages the monitoring process for grant-funded projects administered by the Grants Administrator. Ensures that site visits, annual monitoring visits, reporting requirements and all other monitoring regulatory requirements are met. 
   

    5. Providing outreach:

• Provide outreach and contributing to communication strategies to community
   

    6. Supporting staff

•  Provide support to staff, including training and development
   

    7. Maintaining contact: 

• Maintain contact with federal, state, and local agencies and organizations 

 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. or B.A. degree in public health, social work or related field, or related experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in community and/or substance use prevention preferred.

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with flexibility and independent manner and with internal/external teams.

• Proven track record of ability to connect and work with community partners.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• Ability to compile data and support preparation of comprehensive grant reports and support other entities in preparing.

• Experience in social media and event promotions.

• Proficiency in the MS Office suite, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

•  Knowledge of regional resources for substance use prevention and mental health access.

 

Conditions:

• This position may require occasional evening or weekend work for program events.

• Flexibility to travel for program-related activities may be necessary.

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Interested parties should send a Letter of Interest and Resume/CV to twoods@maccinc.net