Prevention Program Manager

at DCCCA in Lawrence, Kansas, United States

Job Description

The Program Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating activities associated with Douglas County (KS) prevention initiatives. The Program Manager also is responsible for the submission of all required reports to designated funders and will ensure all project deliverables and work products are completed.

Essential Functions

·Develops program goals and objectives to formulate the Douglas County strategic plan

·Supports mobilization efforts in Douglas County to address behavioral health issues

·Provides grant oversight and budget monitoring for multiple grant projects

·Supervises staff and coordinates multiple grant projects

·Coordinates program development, implementation, reporting, and evaluation as necessary to meet funding requirements

·Manages coordination and subject matter content during the development of meetings, trainings, events, and conferences

·Tracks and manages components required for project reporting, including budget monitoring

·Provides supervision of Youth Empowerment and Prevention efforts

·Provides supervision of school-based prevention strategies

·Manages facilitation and coordination of Engage Douglas County meetings

·Implements relevant prevention initiatives, including educating communities and youth to reduce the prevalence of substance misuse, suicide prevention, and mental health promotion

·Provides training and technical assistance to community partners on substance misuse, suicide prevention, and mental health promotion

·Manages other prevention projects as assigned in partnership with other prevention staff

·Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day including early morning or evening hours

·Other duties as assigned as needed