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Program Coordinator

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Norwich, CT
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    October 26, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    September 21, 2026
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Entry level
    Salary:
    USD $56,000 - $64,000 / year
    35 hours a week, no overtime
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Mental Health, Substance Use & Addiction

    Description

    This coordinator role is a split position between youth suicide prevention and overdose response kit deployment and naloxone cabinet placement. This a fulltime, 35 hour-a-week in-person, position.

    COMPETENCIES:

    Community Outreach, Advocacy, and Education

    1. Ability to work collaboratively within and outside of the organization.
    2. Ability to build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, communicate mission and strategy persuasively and effectively communicate SERAC’s initiatives and program goals.
    3. Ability to deliver designated activities with fidelity with knowledge of the impact of on the state of Connecticut with a commitment to the program design.
    4. Ability to present/train on SERAC initiatives in relation to the opioid crisis, suicide prevention, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs (ATOD), and gambling prevention.
    5. Ability to capture and translate accurate data related to performance management for analysis, continuous learning, and improvement.
    6. Ability to demonstrate cultural and social intelligence skills and seek professional growth opportunities as needed and recommended.
    7. Ability to implement prevention theories, public health models, and the strategic prevention framework.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Data Management/Reporting

    1. Work with a team of program coordinators to meet grant requirements within State of CT DMHAS Region 3.
    2. Tracks data /demographics from events, trainings, and presentations to input into databases and reporting tools.
    3. Completes reports on grant-funding activities.
    4. Develop relevant materials with current information for distribution.

    Coordination and Engagement

    1. Identify and develop resources for local towns and communities.
    2. Provide training and ongoing support to local and regional coalitions, community stakeholders, and the public.
    3. Plan and coordinate awareness, advocacy, and program efforts related to regional priorities and collaborate with regional initiatives as they arise.
    4. Virtual and in-person meeting/training preparation, presentation, and facilitation.
    5. Represent SERAC at state, regional, and local stakeholders’ meetings.
    6. Oversees/leads related initiatives, councils, and task forces (i.e. regional suicide advisory board and local overdose task forces).
    7. CT Certified Prevention Specialist preferred or ability to achieve one within the first 1-2 years.
    8. Additional duties as assigned by the management team.

    EDUCATION:

    • Bachelor’s degree in human services, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work or related field.

    PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

    • A team player with a strong work ethic.
    • A self-starter who is adaptable and open-minded.
    • Has a positive attitude and be great at motivating others.
    • Always willing to learn and demonstrate flexibility.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to type or write; talk or hear; and drive to various worksites. The ability to move items, 40 lbs or less, from shelving units in the office to community events.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

    SERAC is an equal opportunity employer. All employees will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

    The position is grant-funded and may be terminated due to expiration of grant or lack of agency funds.

    Benefits

    • Health insurance option available
    • 401(k) matching
    • Paid time off

    Location

    On-site
    228 W Town St, Norwich, CT 06360, USA

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